And summary execution, . . . F1, shall be competent to the indorsee of a bill, although the protest is not in the name of the indorsee craving the diligence, and although the bill is not reconveyed to him by indorsation, if he produces a receipt for the value by act of honour, or a missive letter from the protesting indorsee mentioning the dishonour, agreeable to the practice of merchants in returned bills.
Textual Amendments
F1Words repealed by Debtors (Scotland) Act 1987 (c. 18, SIF 45:2), s. 108(2)(3), Sch. 7 paras. 5, 9(1), Sch. 8