An Act to amend the Law relating to Drafts on Bankers.
WHEREAS Doubts have arisen as to the Obligations of Bankers with respect to cross-written Drafts: And whereas it would conduce to the Ease of Commerce, the Security of Property, and the Prevention of Crime, if Drawers or Holders of Drafts on Bankers payable to Bearer or to Order on Demand were enabled effectually to direct the Payment of the same to be made only to or through some Banker: Be it therefore enacted by the Queen's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the Advice and Consent of the ...