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THE NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS ACT, 1881 · OF NEGOTIATION

Section 57 — Legal 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.