According to Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881, which of the following refers to a written document by which a right is created in favor of some person?
A
Agreement
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B
Contract
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C
Instrument
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D
Act
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Solution
The correct option is C Instrument The term Negotiable Instrument has been defined under section 13(1) of Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881. According to the Act, a negotiable instrument means a promissory note, bill of exchange or cheque payable either to order or to bearer. It is basically a piece of paper which entitles a person to a sum of money and which is transferable from one person to another by mere delivery or by endorsement and delivery.