The new Brazilian Cheques Act of 1985 and the Geneva Uniform Law on Cheques.

Heinrich, Gregor (1986): The new Brazilian Cheques Act of 1985 and the Geneva Uniform Law on Cheques. Published in: Revista de Direito Mercantil (Sao Paulo) No. No. 64 (1986): pp. 83-87.

Abstract

In September 1985, Brazil enacted a new Cheques Act. It is based on the Uniform Law on Cheques, pursuant to the Geneva conventions of 1930-31. This codification is of practical interest for commercial and financial transactions with Brazil since it puts an end to a period of uncertainty as to the rules applicable to cheques in that country.

(This article also published in International Business Journal, No. 7, 1986, p. 731-, and also available at SSRN http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2206393 )

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Geneva Conventions 1930/1931, cheques, uniform law, Brazil
• Subjects: K - Law and Economics > K1 - Basic Areas of Law > K12 - Contract Law; K - Law and Economics > K2 - Regulation and Business Law > K22 - Business and Securities Law; K - Law and Economics > K3 - Other Substantive Areas of Law > K33 - International Law; K - Law and Economics > K3 - Other Substantive Areas of Law > K39 - Other

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