Stamp Act, 1853

Drafts on Bankers payable to Order on Demand sufficient Authority for Payment without Proof of Endorsement.

XIX. Provided always, That any Draft or Order drawn upon a Banker for a Sum of Money payable to Order on Demand which shall, when presented for Payment, purport to be endorsed by the Person to whom the same shall be drawn payable, shall be a sufficient Authority to such Banker to pay the Amount of such Draft or Order to the Bearer thereof; and it shall not be incumbent on such Banker to prove that such Endorsement, or any subsequent Endorsement, was made by or under the Direction or Authority of the Person to whom the said Draft or Order was or is made payable either by the Drawer or any Endorser thereof.