Central · Act 26 of 1881

Section 21 — ''At sight''.

The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

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In a promissory note or bill of exchange the expressions "at sight" and "on presentment" mean on demand. The expression "After sight"--"after sight" means, in a promissory note, after presentment for sight, and, in a bill of exchange, after acceptance, or nothing for non-acceptance, or protest for non-acceptance.

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