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Mahesh Kumar Sarva, Lovely Professional University                         Unit 10: Negotiable Instruments





                           Unit 10: Negotiable Instruments                                      Notes


            CONTENTS
            Objectives
            Introduction

            10.1 Cheques
                 10.1.1  Definition of a Cheque
                 10.1.2  Features of a Cheque

                 10.1.3  Parts of a Cheque
                 10.1.4  Types of Cheque
                 10.1.5  Dishonour of Cheques
                 10.1.6  Crossing of Cheques
                 10.1.7  Endorsement of Cheques

            10.2 Bills of Exchange
                 10.2.1  Definition of Bills of Exchange
                 10.2.2  Special Characteristics of Bills of Exchange

            10.3 Promissory Note
                 10.3.1  Definition of Promissory Note
                 10.3.2  Parties to a Promissory Note
                 10.3.3  Essentials of a Promissory Note
            10.4 Holder

            10.5 Paying Banker and Collecting Banker
                 10.5.1  Rights and Liabilities of Paying and Collecting Banker
            10.6 Summary

            10.7 Keywords
            10.8 Review Questions
            10.9 Further Readings

          Objectives

          After studying this unit, you will be able to:

               Define cheque, bills of exchange and promissory note
               Explain the features of cheque
               Discuss the concept of holder and holder in due course
               Discuss rights and liabilities of paying and collecting banker
               Describe crossing and dishonour of cheques
               Explain endorsement of a cheque



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