Agency
Section 27 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 deals with agency. Every person capable of binding himself or of being bound, as mentioned in section 26, may so bind himself or be bound by a duly authorized agent acting in his name. The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1882.
Every person capable of binding himself or of being bound, as mentioned in section 26, may so bind himself or be bound by a duly authorized agent acting in his name.
A general authority to transact business and to receive and discharge debts does not confer upon an agent the power of accepting or indorsing bills of exchange so as to bind his principal.
An authority to draw bills of exchange does not of itself import an authority to indorse.
Section 27, The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Act 26 of 1881).
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Questions about Section 27
What does Section 27 of the Negotiable Instruments Act deal with?
Section 27 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is headed "Agency". Every person capable of binding himself or of being bound, as mentioned in section 26, may so bind himself or be bound by a duly authorized agent acting in his name.
How do I find court cases under Section 27 of the Negotiable Instruments Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: NI Act 27, section 27 NI Act, section 27 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 27 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 26 (Capacity to make, etc., promissory notes, etc), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 27 of the Negotiable Instruments Act come into force?
Section 27 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, cited as NI Act 27, came into force on 01 Mar 1882, having been enacted on 09 Dec 1881. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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- 142A. Validation for transfer of pending cases299 words
- 143. Power of Court to try cases summarily297 words
- 143A. Power to direct interim compensation291 words
- 142. Cognizance of offences290 words
- 141. Offences by companies287 words
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