Question 4

Distinguish between bill of exchange and promissory note.

Answer

Bill of Exchange:

  1. A bill of exchange is an instrument in writing containing an unconditional order signed by the maker, directing a certain person to pay a certain sum of money only to, or to the order of, a certain person or to the bearer of the instrument.
  2. There may be three parties- drawer, acceptor and payee.
  3. It is drawn by the creditor.
  4. It needs acceptance by the drawee.
  5. The liability of the drawer is secondary.

Promissory Note:

  1. A promissory note is a financial instrument that contains a written promise by one party (the note’s issuer or maker) to pay another party (the note’s payee) a definite sum of money, either on demand or at a specified future date.
  2. There are only two parties- the maker who draws the note and sign it and the payee to whom the amount is payable.
  3. It is drawn by the debtor.
  4. It does not need acceptance.
  5. The liability of the maker is primary.

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