The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
Section 29Liability of legal representative signing
In force
Chapter III PARTIES TO NOTES, BILLS AND CHEQUES
s. 29
29. Liability of legal representative signing A legal representative of a deceased person who signs his name to a promissory note, bill of exchange or cheque is liable personally thereon unless he expressly limits his liability to the extent of the assets received by him as such.