# The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, Section 16: Indorsement ''in blank'' and ''in full''

- Act: The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Act 26 of 1881)
- In force from: 1882-03-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Finance
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/ni-act/section/16/

## Text

1[(1)] If the indorser signs his name only, the indorsement is said to be "in blank," and if he adds a direction to pay the amount mentioned in the instrument to, or to the order of, a specified person, the indorsement is said to be "in full", and the person so specified "Indorsee".--is called the “indorsee” of the instrument. 2[(2) The provisions of this Act relating to a payee shall apply with the necessary modifications to an indorsee.]

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