Principle

COMMERCIAL LAW — Bank Drafts — Consideration — Failure of Consideration — Effect on Validity

Area of law
COMMERCIAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Failure of consideration invalidates a draft between immediate parties. The principle applies to bills of exchange. A remote holder for value may still enforce the instrument. The rule protects bona fide holders. The defence of failure of consideration is not available against holders in due…

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