Bills of Exchange Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. B-4)

Marginal note:Sum certain

• 27 (1) The sum payable by a bill is a sum certain within the meaning of this Act, although it is required to be paid

  • (a) with interest;

  • (b) by stated instalments;

  • (c) by stated instalments, with a provision that on default in payment of any instalment the whole shall become due; or

  • (d) according to an indicated rate of exchange or a rate of exchange to be ascertained as directed by the bill.

• Marginal note:Figures and words

  (2) Where the sum payable by a bill 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.

• Marginal note:With interest

  (3) Where 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.