Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

Chapter 02 Of Notes Bills and Cheques

Section 16: Indorsement in “blank” and “in full”.

  • If the indorser signs his name only, the indorsement is said to be “in blank”, and if he adds a direction to pay the amount mentioned in the instrument to, or to the order of, a specified person, the indorsement is said to be “in full”; and the person so specified is called the “indorsee” of the instrument.
  • Indorsee. The provisions of this Act relating to a payee shall apply with the necessary modifications to an indorsee.

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