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- An instrument to be
negotiable must conform to the following requirements:
(a) It must be in writing and signed by the maker or drawer;
(b) Must contain an unconditional promise or order to pay a
sum certain in money;
(c) Must be payable on demand, or at a fixed or
determinable future time;
Sec. 26. What constitutes holder for value. - Where value has at
any time been given for the instrument, the holder is deemed a
holder for value in respect to all parties who become such prior to
that time.
II. CONSIDERATION
Sec. 24. Presumption of consideration. - Every negotiable
instrument is deemed prima facie to have been issued for a
valuable consideration; and every person whose signature
appears thereon to have become a party thereto for value.
Sec. 70. Effect of want of demand on principal debtor. Presentment for payment is not necessary in order to charge the
person primarily liable on the instrument; but if the instrument is,
by its terms, payable at a special place, and he is able and willing
to pay it there at maturity, such ability and willingness are
equivalent to a tender of payment upon his part. But except as
herein otherwise provided, presentment for payment is necessary
in order to charge the drawer and indorsers.
bearer.
indorsed by him.