Central · Act 26 of 1881

Section 29 — Liability of legal representative signing.

The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

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A legal representative of a deceased person who signs his name to a promissory note, bill of exchange or cheque is liable personally thereon unless he expressly limits his liability to the extent of the assets received by him as such.

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More sections of this actSection 1 · Short title.Section 2 · [Repealed.].Section 3 · Interpretation-clause.Section 4 · ''Promissory note''.Section 5 · ''Bill of exchange''.Section 6 · ''Cheque''.Section 7 · ''Drawer.''Section 8 ·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