http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Vict/45-46/61/section/9/2018-07-31Bills of Exchange Act 1882An Act to codify the law relating to Bills of Exchange, Cheques, and Promissory Notes.1977-10-01texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2023-09-22Expert Participation2018-07-31 Part II Bills of Exchange Form and Interpretation Sum payable.91The sum payable by a bill is a sum certain within the meaning of this Act, although it was required to be paid—aWith interest.bBy stated instalments.cBy stated instalments, with a provision that upon default in payment of any instalment the whole shall become due.dAccording to an indicated rate of exchange or according to a rate of exchange to be ascertained as directed by the bill.2Where the sum payable is expressed in words and also in figures, and there is a discrepancy between the two, the sum denoted by the words is the amount payable.3Where a bill is expressed to be payable with interest, unless the instrument otherwise provides, interest runs from the date of the bill, and if the bill is undated from the issue thereof.
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