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Posted by Sabiha Shaikh 6 years, 10 months ago
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Gaurav Seth 6 years, 10 months ago
| Meaning | Bill of Exchange is an instrument in writing showing the indebtedness of a buyer towards the seller of goods. | A promissory note is a written promise made by the debtor to pay a certain sum of money to the creditor at a future specified date. |
| Defined in | Section 5 of Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881. | Section 4 of Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881. |
| Parties | Three parties, i.e. drawer, drawee and payee. | Two parties, i.e. drawer and payee. |
| Drawn by | Creditor | Debtor |
| Liability of Maker | Secondary and conditional | Primary and absolute |
| Can maker and payee be the same person? | Yes | No |
| Copies | Bill can be drawn in copies. | Promissory Note cannot be drawn in copies. |
| Dishonor | Notice is necessary to be given to all the parties involved. | Notice is not necessary to be given to the maker. |
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