Bills of Exchange Act, 1964 (Act No. 34 of 1964)Chapter IICrossed cheques76. Crossings by drawer, or after issue |
| (1) | A cheque may be crossed generally or specially by the drawer or a collecting bank. |
[Sub-section (1) substituted by section 34 (a) of Act 56 of 2000.]
| (2) | If a cheque is uncrossed the holder may cross it generally or specially. |
| (3) | If a cheque is crossed generally the holder may cross it specially. |
| (4) | If a cheque is crossed generally or specially, the holder may add the words 'not negotiable'. |
| (5) | If a cheque is crossed specially, the bank to which it is crossed may again cross it specially to another bank for collection. |
[Sub-section (5) substituted by section 34 (b) of Act 56 of 2000.]
| (6) | [Sub-section (6) deleted by section 34 (c) of Act 56 of 2000.] |