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BILLS OF EXCHANGE ACT 1882 - SECT 43

Dishonour by non-acceptance and its consequences.

43.(1) A bill is dishonoured by non-acceptance

(a)when it is duly presented for acceptance, and such an acceptance as is
prescribed by this Act is refused or cannot be obtained; or

(b)when presentment for acceptance is excused and the bill is not accepted.

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


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