Central · Act 26 of 1881

Section 123 — Cheque crossed generally.

The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

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Where a cheque bears across its face an addition of the words "and company" or any abbreviation thereof, between two parallel transverse lines, or of two parallel transverse lines simply, either with or without the words "not negotiable," that addition shall be deemed a crossing, and the cheque shall be deemed to be crossed generally

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More sections of this actSection 1 · Short title.Section 2 · [Repealed.].Section 3 · Interpretation-clause.Section 4 · ''Promissory note''.Section 5 · ''Bill of exchange''.Section 6 · ''Cheque''.Section 7 · ''Drawer.''Section 8 · ''Holder''.
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