Central · Act 26 of 1881

Section 57 — Legal representative cannot by delivery only negotiate instrument indorsed by deceased.

The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

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The legal representative of a deceased person cannot negotiate by delivery only a promissory note, bill of exchange or cheque payable to order and indorsed by the deceased but not delivered.

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