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Au besoin

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

A designation in a bill of exchange of one of whom payment may be requested upon the drawee’s refusal.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In case of need. A French phrase sometimes incorporated in a bill of exchange, pointing out some person from whom payment may be sought in case the drawee fails or refuses to pay the bilL Story, Bills, § 65.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In ease of need. A French phrase sometimes incorporated in a bill of exchange, pointing out some person from whom payment may be sought in case the drawee fails or refuses to pay the bill. Story, Bills, § 65. _

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

Fr. [In case of need; "au besoin chez Messrs. — h —;" in case of need apply to, &c.] In French law. Words used in the direction of bills of exchange, pointing out certain persons who, in case of a refusal or failure of the drawee, are to be applied to, that they may honor and pay the bill, in the nature of an acceptance supra protest. Story on Bills, § 65. The same words are also used in endorsements. Id. § 216.