# Bills of Exchange Act 1882, Section 78: Crossing a material part of cheque.

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

A crossing authorised by this Act is a material part of the cheque; it shall not be lawful for any person to obliterate or, except as authorised by this Act, to add to or alter the crossing.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Vict/45-46/61/section/78 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/bills-of-exchange-act-1882/section-78
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