The cheque cannot be accepted. A statement of acceptance on the cheque is deemed to be unwritten.
However, the drawee may endorse the cheque; endorsement has the effect of establishing the existence of the funds on the date on which it is given.
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The cheque cannot be accepted. A statement of acceptance on the cheque is deemed to be unwritten.
However, the drawee may endorse the cheque; endorsement has the effect of establishing the existence of the funds on the date on which it is given.
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