Malaysia legislation

Section 77

of *BILLS OF EXCHANGE ACT 1949

Section 77

(2)

Where a cheque is uncrossed, the holder may cross it generally or specially.

(3)

Where a cheque is crossed generally, the holder may cross it specially.

(4)

Where a cheque is crossed generally or specially, the holder may add the words “not negotiable”.

(5)

Where a cheque is crossed specially, the banker to whom it is crossed may again cross it specially to another banker for collection.

(6)

Where an uncrossed cheque, or a cheque crossed generally, is sent to a banker for collection, he may cross it specially to himself.

Bills of Exchange 51

Crossing a material part of cheques