Question

According to Negotiable Act, $1881$, which of the following refer to an instrument in writing (not being a bank note or a currency note) containing unconditional undertaking, signed by the maker to pay or demand or at a fixed or determinable future time or the bearer of the instrument?

• A. Promissory note
• B. Bill of exchange
• C. Cheque
• D. Bearer debentures

Answer 1

The correct option is B Bill of exchange

According to Negotiable Act, 1881, Bill of Exchange refer to an instrument in writing (not being a bank note or a currency note) containing unconditional undertaking, signed by the maker to pay or demand or at a fixed or determinable future time or the bearer of the instrument. A bill of exchange can be defined as a written order to a person requiring them to make a specified payment to the payee.