Conversion of indorsement in blank into indorsement in full
Section 55 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 deals with conversion of indorsement in blank into indorsement in full. If a negotiable instrument, after having been indorsed in blank, is indorsed in full, the amount of it cannot be claimed from the indorser in full, except by the person to whom it has been indorsed in full, or by one who derives title through such person. The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1882.
If a negotiable instrument, after having been indorsed in blank, is indorsed in full, the amount of it cannot be claimed from the indorser in full, except by the person to whom it has been indorsed in full, or by one who derives title through such person.
Section 55, The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Act 26 of 1881).
Questions about Section 55
What does Section 55 of the Negotiable Instruments Act deal with?
Section 55 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is headed "Conversion of indorsement in blank into indorsement in full". If a negotiable instrument, after having been indorsed in blank, is indorsed in full, the amount of it cannot be claimed from the indorser in full, except by the person to whom it has been indorsed in full, or by one who derives title through such person.
How do I find court cases under Section 55 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 55, section 55 NI Act, section 55 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 55 of the Negotiable Instruments Act come into force?
Section 55 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, cited as NI Act 55, 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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