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Section 56 - Cheques Act 1986 - Persons who may add crossing to cheque | Zoe

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Cheques Act 1986

56Persons who may add crossing to cheque

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A crossing may be added to a cheque by: (a) the drawer; or (b) any other person in possession of the cheque.

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