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In a classroom debate Mohan argued that a bill of exchange and promissory note are same but syam disagree with him and states that they are different, whose argument is correct? Give reason.

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The argument of Syam is correct. There are some difference between bill of exchange and promissory note.

BasisBill of ExchangePromissory Note
1. DrawerIt is drawn by the creditor.It is drawn by debtor
2. PartiesThere are 3 parties namely, drawer, drawee and the payeeThere are two parties namely the drawer and the payee
3. PayeeDrawer and payee can be the same partyDrawer cannot be the payee of it
4. Order or promiseIt contains an order to make paymentIt contains a promise to make payment
5. AcceptanceIt needs acceptance by the draweeIt does not need any acceptance
6. LiabilityThe liability of the drawer arises only if the acceptor does not payThe drawer has the primary liability to pay



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