Section 26 - Capacity to make, etc., the promissory notes, etc : Negotiable Instruments Act 1881

Who have the Capacity to make, etc., the promissory notes, etc? Capacity to make, etc., the promissory notes, etc is defined under Section 26 of Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 

 

Section 26 of Negotiable Instruments Act 1881: "Capacity to make, etc., the promissory notes, etc"

Every person capable of contracting, according to the law to which he is subject, may bind himself and be bound by the making, drawing, acceptance, indorsement, delivery and negotiation of a promissory note, bill of exchange or cheque.

Minor
A minor may draw, indorse, deliver and negotiate such instruments so as to bind all parties except himself.

Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to empower a corporation to make, indorse or accept such instruments except in cases in which, under the law for the time being in force, they are so empowered.