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Q.Distinguish between bill of exchange and promissory note.

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They differ in who draws them, order vs promise, number of parties, acceptance, the payee, and notice of dishonour.

S.No.BasisBill of ExchangePromissory Note
1DrawerDrawn by the creditor.Drawn by the debtor.
2NatureContains an unconditional order to pay.Contains an unconditional promise to pay.
3PartiesThree — drawer, drawee, payee.Two — maker (drawer) and payee.
4AcceptanceRequires acceptance by the drawee.Requires no acceptance.
5PayeeDrawer and payee can be the same.Drawer cannot be the payee.

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