X accepts a bill for the accommodation of A (drawer), A transfers it to B for value. The bill is dishonoured by X on the due date. B collects the amount from A. Can A sue X for the recovery of the amount?
In general, accommodating parties are liable on the bill to the same extent as that of an ordinary bill. However, they are not liable to the accommodated party - the person for whose benefit they signed the instrument. So, A cannot sue X for the recovery of the amount in view of the specific provision to that effect provided in Explanation I to section 43.
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