What is Liability of legal representative signing? What is Liability of drawer? Liability of legal representative signing Liability of drawer are defined under Section 29 and 30 of Negotiable Instruments Act 1881
A legal representative of a deceased person who signs his name to a promissory note, bill of exchange or cheque is liable personally thereon unless he expressly limits his liability to the extent of the assets received by him as such.
The drawer of a bill of exchange or cheque is bound, in case of dishonour by the drawee or acceptor thereof, to compensate the holder, provided due notice of dishonour has been given to, or received by, the drawer as hereinafter provided.
Negotiable Instruments Act 1881
Section 21 - At sight, On presentment, After sight
Section 23 - Calculating maturity of bill or note payable so many months after date or sight
Section 24 - Calculating maturity of bill or note payable so many days after date or sight
Section 25 - When day of maturity is a holiday
CHAPTER III PARTIES TO NOTES, BILLS AND CHEQUES
Section 26 - Capacity to make, etc., the promissory notes, etc
Section 28 - Liability of agent signing
Section 29 - Liability of legal representative signing
Section 30 - Liability of drawer
Section 31 - Liability of drawee of cheque
Section 32 - Liability of maker of note and acceptor of bill
Section 33 - Only drawee can be acceptor except in need or for honour
Section 34 - Acceptance by several drawees not partners
Section 35 - Liability of indorser
Section 36 - Liability of prior parties to holder in due course
Section 37 - Maker, drawer and acceptor principals
Section 38 - Prior party a principal in respect of each subsequent party
Section 40 - Discharge of indorser's liability : Negotiable Instruments Act 1881