The document is a test on negotiable instruments from Chapter 24 of EBCL containing 6 questions worth 30 marks total. The test covers topics like modes of discharging liability on negotiable instruments, types of endorsements, distinguishing between checks and bills of exchange, the legality of dishonoring a check for insufficient funds, legal remedies for a check endorsed to a minor being dishonored, and liability of a check drawer if the bank fails before a check is presented.
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Chapter 24 Negotiable Intrument (Question Paper)
The document is a test on negotiable instruments from Chapter 24 of EBCL containing 6 questions worth 30 marks total. The test covers topics like modes of discharging liability on negotiable instruments, types of endorsements, distinguishing between checks and bills of exchange, the legality of dishonoring a check for insufficient funds, legal remedies for a check endorsed to a minor being dishonored, and liability of a check drawer if the bank fails before a check is presented.
1. Describe the different modes of discharge of liability of parties with
regard to negotiable instrument. {5 MARKS} 2. Explain the various types of endorsement. {5 MARKS} 3. Distinguish Between Cheque and Bill of Exchange. {5 MARKS} 4. Dishonour of cheque for want of funds is an offence under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Do you agree with statement? {5 MARKS} 5. X draws a cheque in favour of Y, a minor, Y endorses the same in favour of Z. The cheque is dishonoured by bank on grounds of inadequate funds. What legal remedy is available to Z under the provisions of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. {5 MARKS}
6. A’ draws a cheque for ` 50,000. When the cheque ought to be presented
to the drawee bank, the drawer has sufficient funds to make payment of the cheque. The bank fails before the cheque is presented. The payee demands payment from the drawer. What is the liability of the drawer? { 5 MARKS}