PREFACE TO FIFTH EDITION. In the present Edition I have noted up the cases bearing on the subject of the Work, which have been decided since the last Edition was published, and I have re-written and en larged some of the notes. M. D. CHALMERS. COUNTY COURT, BIRMINGHAM, Pebruary, 1896. . FORM AND INTERPRETATION OF INSTRUMENTS. Effect where different parties to bill are the same person. Certainty required as to payee Bill payable at a future time . Omission of date in bill or acceptance Computation of time of payment Special stipulations by drawer or indorser . Definition and requisites of acceptance General and qualified acceptances 9...... 26 . . . . |