Presentment
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-003871
The formal exhibition of a document, such as a bill of exchange or promissory note, for acceptance or payment. It is a demand for payment or acceptance made by the holder of a negotiable instrument to the drawee or maker. Failure to make proper presentment can discharge secondary parties from liability on the instrument under the Uniform Commercial Code.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-003871 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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