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Bills of Exchange Act, 1964 (Act No. 34 of 1964)

Chapter I

General duties of the holder

41. When bill is dishonoured by non-acceptance, and consequences thereof

 

(1) A bill is dishonoured by non-acceptance if—
(a) it is duly presented for acceptance, and such an acceptance as is prescribed by this Act is refused or cannot be obtained; or
(b) presentment for acceptance is excused and the bill is not accepted.

 

(2) Subject to the provisions of this Act, if a bill is dishonoured by non-acceptance, a right of recourse against the drawer and indorsers immediately accrues to the holder, and no presentment for payment is necessary.