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Concept of Bills of Exchange

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  • Introduction
  • Definition: Bills of Exchange
  • Features
  • Parties to a Bill Exchange
  • Types
  • Contents of Format of Bill of Exchange
  • Specimen
Maharashtra State Board: Class 12

Definition: Bills of Exchange

Section 5 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 defines Bill of Exchange as: “A bill of exchanges is an instrument in writing containing an unconditional order, signed by the maker, directing a certain person to pay certain sum of money only to, or to the order of a certain person, or to the bearer of the instrument”.

Maharashtra State Board: Class 12

Specimen of a Bill of Exchange

Maharashtra State Board: Class 12

Key Points: Bills of Exchange

  • Meaning: A Bill of Exchange is a written order by the creditor to the debtor to pay a fixed amount; it becomes valid after acceptance.
  • Parties: Drawer (makes the bill), Drawee (pays the bill), Payee (receives the amount).
  • Features: Must be written, signed, dated, stamped, and contain an unconditional order to pay.
  • Types: Trade, Accommodation, Inland, Foreign, After Date, After Sight, and Demand Bills.
  • Terms: Draft (before acceptance), Days of Grace (3 days extra), Holder (possessor), Holder in Due Course (gets it for value before maturity).
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