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s.17
Definition and requisites of acceptance
(1)
The acceptance of a bill is the signification by the drawee of his assent to
the order of the drawer.
(2)
An acceptance is invalid unless it complies with the following conditions,
namely—
(a)
it must be written on the bill and be signed by the drawee. The mere
signature of the drawee, without additional words, is sufficient;
(b)
it must not express that the drawee will perform his promise by any other
means than the payment of money.
[cf. 1882 c. 61 s. 17 U.K.]