119: Presumption on proof of protest
The Negotiable Instruments Act · Federal Acts · Chapter XIII · in_force
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In a suit upon an instrument which has been dishonoured, the Court shall, on proof of the protest, presume the fact of dishonour, unless and until such fact is disproved.
Effective date: 1881-12-09
Related sections
118: Presumptions as to negotiable instruments120: Estoppel against denying original validity of instrument117: Rules as to compensation121: Estoppel against denying capacity of payee to indorse116: Acceptance and payment without protest122: Estoppel against denying signature or capacity of prior party
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