# Bills of Exchange Act 1882, Section 61: Acceptor the holder at maturity.


When the acceptor of a bill is or becomes the holder of it at or after its maturity, in his own right, the bill is discharged.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Vict/45-46/61/section/61 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/bills-of-exchange-act-1882/section-61
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