The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
Section 57Legal representative cannot by delivery only negotiate instrument indorsed by deceased
In force
Part IV
OF NEGOTIATION
s. 57
57. Legal representative cannot by delivery only negotiate instrument indorsed by deceased The legal representative of a deceased person cannot negotiate by delivery only a promissory note, bill of exchange or cheque payable to order and indorsed by the deceased but not delivered.