LawgistThe Negotiable Instruments Act
57Legal representative cannot by delivery only negotiate instrument indorsed by deceased
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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OF NEGOTIATION
- 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
- 57 Legal representative cannot by delivery only negotiate instrument indorsed by deceased
- 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
