Byles on Bills of Exchange and Cheques

Byles on Bills of Exchange and Chequesis the essential reference guide whether you need to use or advise on the use of payment instruments.Giving a detailed narrative account of the law of bills of exchange, promissory notes and cheques, Byles on Bills of Exchange and Chequesexplains the law under the Bills of Exchange Act 1882 and its subsequent development and is frequently cited in the corts as an authority on the topic.The new 29th edition brings this classic title up to date, including new material on consideration, gaming, promissory notes, money laundering and restitution.Part One examines the basic principles of bills of exchange and chequesPart Two undertakes a detailed analysis of chequesPart Three looks at the bespoke issues around promissory notesPart Four addresses conflict of laws issues, especially where a bill or note has been made in another jurisdiction or where a bill is a foreign bill under UK legislationPart Five takes you through a step-by-step analysis of court proceedings involving bank payments and the relevant practical information needed for litigationPart Six examines the consequences of lost bills or notes and payments made by mistakeThe appendices provide you with the relevant legislationCONTENTSPart OneOverview of Bills of ExchangeForm of Bills and NotesPayee and DraweeInchoate InstrumentsBills in an International ContextCapacityLiability on a BillTransfer and NegotiationModes and Requisites of TransferAcceptancePresentment for AcceptancePresentment for PaymentDischarge - IDischarge - IIDishonour - IDishonour - IILiabilities of PartiesRights of PartiesConsiderationAlteration of ForgeryPart TwoThe Cheque - IThe Cheque - IIThe Cheque - IIIPart ThreeThe Promissory NotePart FourConflict of LawsPart FiveProcedure - I: Form of Action, Parties and Summary JudgmentProcedure - II: Pleading and EvidenceDamages, Interests and CostsLimitation of ActionsPart SixLost Bills and NotesBill or Note as PaymentPayments under a MistakeThe Law of Principal and Surety in its Application to Bills and NotesInsolvency of PartiesAppendicesCONTRIBUTOR INFORMATIONNicholas Elliott QC, Barrister at 3 Verulam Buildings, called in 1972, QC 1995.Nicholas has a broad civil practice covering commercial litigaton and advisory work. He specialises in all aspects of banking and he is listed as a leading silk in Legal 5 for Banking & Finance and Professional Negligence.John Odgers, Barrister at 3 Verulam Buildings, called 199.John is regularly instructed in matters relating to banking and finance, commercial disputes, financial services, fraud and professional negligence. In October 29 he was voted Banking & Finance Junior of the Year by Chambers & Partners.Jonathan Mark Philips, Barrister at 3 Verulam Buildings, called 1991.Jonathan has a commercial practice involving both litigation and advisory work. He is experienced in domestic and international banking law and Chambers and Partners have listed him as a leading junior in the field of banking litigation.FEATURES & BENEFITS