Cyclopedia of Law, Vol. 6: Negotiable Instruments and Principal and Surety; Including a Full Discussion of the Origin Ad History of Commercial Paper, Bills of Exchange, Promissory Notes, and the Law o - Hardcover

Charles Erehart Chadman

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266380808 ISBN 13: 9780266380801

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Master the essentials of commercial paper and guaranty with a clear, practical guide.

This volume distills the core principles of Negotiable Instruments and Suretyship into accessible explanations, examples, and practical rules for everyday business use. Ideal for students, business professionals, and those needing a solid reference on the legal frameworks behind bills, notes, and guarantees.

Structured to help you learn quickly, the book covers the history, definitions, and key rules governing negotiable instruments. It explains how bills and promissory notes work, who may be a party to them, and what it means for paper to be negotiable. Clear, concrete guidance is provided on transfer, presentment, and the duties of holders, with emphasis on real-world applications.

• Clear definitions of negotiable instruments, bills, notes, and checks
• Practical guidance on parties, consideration, and transfer
• Rules for presentment, protest, and notices in ordinary business contexts
• Foundational discussion of suretyship, guaranty, and subrogation

Ideal for readers who want a reliable baseline for commercial paper and guaranty concepts, without getting lost in overly technical detail.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266380808
• ISBN 13: 9780266380801
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 655