No acceptor of a bill of exchange shall be permitted to deny that the drawer had authority to draw such bill or to endorse it; nor shall any bailee or licensee be permitted to deny that his bailor or licensor had, at the time when the bailment or licence commenced, authority to make such bailment or grant such licence.
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Section 117
Estoppel of acceptor of bill of exchange, bailee or licensee
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⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 117 IEA
- Provision: Section 117 of IEA
- Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Classification: evidence
- Jurisdiction: India
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What does Section 117 of IEA say?
Indian StandardSection 117, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 117 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 117 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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What is Section 117 of IEA?
Section 117 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Estoppel of acceptor of bill of exchange, bailee or licensee". The section states: No acceptor of a bill of exchange shall be permitted to deny that the drawer had authority to draw such bill or to endorse it; nor shall any bailee or licensee be permitted to deny...
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