EAGLEHILL LTD. v. J. NEEDHAM (BUILDERS) LTD.
[1973] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 143
HOUSE OF LORDS
Before Lord Reid, Viscount Dilhorne, Lord Diplock, Lord Simon of Glaisdale and Lord Cross of Chelsea
Bill of exchange - Notice of dishonour - Bill dishonoured on presentation - Whether notice of dishonour given before dishonour - Validity - Bills of Exchange Act, 1882, sects. 45, 48, 49, rules (5) (12) (15), 55.1
Evidence - Presumption - Whether dishonour of bill of exchange presumed to have taken place before notice of dishonour.