The Law Relating to Cheques (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Eric R. Watson

9780266169642: The Law Relating to Cheques (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266169643 ISBN 13: 9780266169642

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2019

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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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