Byles on Bills of Exchange and Cheques

Byles on Bills of Exchange and Cheques is 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 Cheques explains 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 cheques - Part Two undertakes a detailed analysis of cheques - Part Three looks at the bespoke issues around promissory notes - Part 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 legislation - Part Five takes you through a step-by-step analysis of court proceedings involving bank payments and the relevant practical information needed for litigation - Part Six examines the consequences of lost bills or notes and payments made by mistake The appendices provide you with the relevant legislation