Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 — section 17
17. Ambiguous instruments. Where an instrument may be construed either as a promissory note or bill of exchange, the holder may at his election treat it as either, and the instrument shall be thenceforward treated accordingly.
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