Section 18, Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 — Where amount is stated differently in figures and words

Chapter II · Of Notes, Billsand Cheques

18Where amount is stated differently in figures and words.

Section 18 · Chapter II · page 11 of the Act

If the amount undertaken or ordered to be paid is stated differently in figures and in words, the amount stated in words shall be the amount undertaken or ordered to be paid.

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