money order

money order
An instrument issued by an authorized officer of a bank and directed to another bank, evidencing the fact that the payee may demand and receive upon indorsement and presentation to the bank the amount stated on the face of the instrument, liability for payment resting solely on the issuing bank. 10 Am J2d Bks § 545. Broadly, any order for the payment of money, including a check or bank draft. McDougall v Lueder, 389 Ill 141, 58 NE2d 899, 156 ALR 1059. A telegraphed order for the payment of money, being a convenient method of transmitting money to a person at a distance. See post-office money order.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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