| Category of Bare Act | Name of the Act | Year of Promulgation |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Laws | Negotiable Instruments Act | 1881 |
| Act Number | Enactment Date | Chapter Number |
| 26 | 09.12.1881 | 3 |
| Chapter Title | Ministry | Department |
| Parties to Notes, Bills and Cheques | Ministry of Finance | Department of Financial Services |
A legal representative of a deceased person who sign his name to a promissory note, bill of exchange or cheque is liable personally thereon unless he expressly limits his liability to the extent of the assets received by him as such.