The Law Relating to Cheques (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Eric R. Watson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 133088079X ISBN 13: 9781330880791

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the legal essentials of cheques and banking with this authoritative reference. This book provides a clear, structured exploration of how cheques work in law, covering negotiability, delivery, and the rules that govern how cheques are drawn, indorsed, and paid. It also explains how serious topics like crossing, dishonour, and forgery affect real‑world banking and payments.

The text blends key principles with notable cases and statutory ideas, offering practical guidance for students, legal professionals, and banking staff. You’ll find organized discussions on donor interactions, donatio mortis causa, and the limits of liability for drawers, bankers, and indorsers, all presented in accessible language.

What you’ll experience
- Clear explanations of cheque types, including bearer and order cheques, and how they move through negotiation.
- Guidance on delivery, indorsement, and the role of the bank in paying or collecting cheques.
- Insights into problems like misdating, alterations, and forged signatures, plus remedies and defenses.
- A structured overview of duties, notices of dishonour, and the concept of good faith in holders in due course.

Ideal for readers of bank law, commercial law students, and practitioners who need a reliable, portable reference on cheques and related topics.

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Excerpt from The Law Relating to Cheques

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Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 133088079X
• ISBN 13: 9781330880791
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 189