No acceptor of a bill of exchange shall be permitted to deny that the drawer had authority to draw such bill or to endorse it; nor shall any bailee or licensee be permitted to deny that his bailor or licensor had, at the time when the bailment or license commenced, authority to make such bailment or grant such license.

Explanation 1 .- The acceptor of a bill of exchange may deny that the bill was really drawn by the person by whom it purports to have been drawn.

Explanation 2 .- If a bailee delivers the goods bailed to a person other than the bailor, he may prove that such person had a right to them as against the bailor.

Explanatory Video on -117. Estoppel of acceptor of bill of exchange, bailee or licensee

Notes on – 117. Estoppel of acceptor of bill of exchange, bailee or licensee

Questions on – 117. Estoppel of acceptor of bill of exchange, bailee or licensee

Juris Crack provide free law notes , free video lecture , relevant mock questions , past MCQ question and legal news on Indian Evidence Act 1872. One stop destination for llb students , judicial service examination preparation , civil judge preparation , law officer courses , apo preparation , clat ug and pg test preparation. We provide notes on all legal topics , past years questions and preparation strategy. Our Bilingual teaching materials helps all law students to plan better for their examination. Juris Crack resource are mostly free to use and download , so that community of law students get quality materials. Become member of Juris Crack Law Community

Section 117. Estoppel of acceptor of bill of exchange, bailee or licensee. Bare Act of Indian Evidence Act 1872 on JurisCrack