A promissory note or bill of exchange, not made payable as mentioned in sections 68 and 69, must be presented for payment at the place of business (if any), or at the usual residence, of the maker, drawee or acceptor thereof, as the case may be.
Section 70: Presentment where no exclusive place specified.
The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881Central Act · Act 26 of 1881
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 |
|---|---|
| Section | 70 |
| Marginal note | Presentment where no exclusive place specified. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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