Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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EAGLEHILL LTD. v. J. NEEDHAM (BUILDERS) LTD.

[1973] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 143

HOUSE OF LORDS

Before Lord Reid, Viscount Dilhorne, Lord Diplock, Lord Simon of Glaisdale and Lord Cross of Chelsea

Bill of exchange - Notice of dishonour - Bill dishonoured on presentation - Whether notice of dishonour given before dishonour - Validity - Bills of Exchange Act, 1882, sects. 45, 48, 49, rules (5) (12) (15), 55.1 Evidence - Presumption - Whether dishonour of bill of exchange presumed to have taken place before notice of dishonour.

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