NI Act Section 57: Legal representative cannot by delivery only negotiate instrument indorsed by deceased
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 · Chapter 4: Of negotiation
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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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Other sections in this chapter
- 46. Delivery
- 47. Negotiation by delivery
- 48. Negotiation by indorsement
- 49. Conversion of indorsement in blank into indorsement in full
- 50. Effect of indorsement
- 51. Who may negotiate
- 52. Indorser who excludes his own liability or makes it conditional
- 53. Holder deriving title from holder in due course
- 54. Instrument indorsed in blank
- 55. Conversion of indorsement in blank into indorsement in full
- 56. Indorsement for part of sum due
- 58. Instrument obtained by unlawful means or for unlawful consideration
- 59. Instrument acquired after dishonour or when overdue
- 60. Instrument negotiable till payment or satisfaction