Transfer of negotiable warehouse receipts without endorsement
Section 14 of the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007 deals with transfer of negotiable warehouse receipts without endorsement. Where a negotiable receipt is transferred for valuable consideration by delivery, and the endorsement of the transferor is essential for negotiation, the transferee acquires a right against the transferor to compel him to endorse the receipt, unless a contrary intention appears, and the negotiation The Act came into force on 25 Oct 2010.
Where a negotiable receipt is transferred for valuable consideration by delivery, and the endorsement of the transferor is essential for negotiation, the transferee acquires a right against the transferor to compel him to endorse the receipt, unless a contrary intention appears, and the negotiation takes effect as of the time when endorsement is made.
Section 14, The Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007 (Act 37 of 2007).
Questions about Section 14
What does Section 14 of the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act deal with?
Section 14 of the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act is headed "Transfer of negotiable warehouse receipts without endorsement". Where a negotiable receipt is transferred for valuable consideration by delivery, and the endorsement of the transferor is essential for negotiation, the transferee acquires a right against the transferor to compel him to endorse the receipt, unless a contrary intention appears, and the negotiation
How do I find court cases under Section 14 of the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act?
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When did Section 14 of the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act come into force?
Section 14 of the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, cited as Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act 14, came into force on 25 Oct 2010, having been enacted on 19 Sep 2007. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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