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Promissory Note

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  • Introduction
  • Parties to a Promissory Note
  • Format of Promissory Note
Maharashtra State Board: Class 12

Definition: Promissory Note

Section 4 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881defines Promissory Note as: “A Promissory Note is defined as an instrument in writing, not being a bank note or a currency note, containing an unconditional undertaking signed by the maker, to pay a certain sum money only to or to the order of certain person, or the bearer”.

Maharashtra State Board: Class 12

Key Points: Promissory Note

  • A negotiable instrument includes a promissory note, bill of exchange, or cheque payable to order or bearer under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
  • A promissory note is a written promise to pay a certain sum of money.
  • The person who makes and signs the promissory note is called the Maker or Drawer.
  • The Maker is also known as the promiser because he promises to pay the amount.
  • The person in whose favour the promissory note is drawn is called the Drawee or Payee, and he is also known as the promisee.
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