Question

Drawer of a bill of exchange is generally a _________.

• A. creditor
• B. debtor
• C. both of the above
• D. none of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A creditor

According to the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, a bill of exchange is defined as an instrument in writing containing an unconditional order, signed by the maker, directing a certain person to pay a certain sum of money only to, or to the order of a certain person or to the bearer of the instrument. There are three parties to a bill of exchange. Drawer is the maker of the bill of exchange. A seller/creditor who is entitled to receive money from the debtor can draw a bill of exchange upon the buyer/debtor. The drawer after writing the bill of exchange has to sign it as a maker of the bill of exchange.