Section 2

“bill of exchange” includes a cheque;

“bond” includes any instrument whereby a person obliges himself to pay money to another on condition that the obligation shall be void if a specified act is performed or is not performed, as the case may be;

“defendant” includes any person from or through whom a defendant derives his liability to be sued;

“Government” means the Government of the Federation or of any State thereof;

“plaintiff” includes any person from or through whom a plaintiff derives his right to sue;

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“promissory note” means any instrument whereby the maker engages absolutely to pay a specified sum of money to another at a time therein limited, or on demand or at sight;

“suit” includes any action or other proceeding;

“trustee” does not include a mortgagee or chargee remaining in possession after the mortgage or charge has been satisfied, or a wrong-doer in possession without title.

Nothing shall be deemed to be done in “good faith” which is not done with due care and attention.