Sight
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
contracts. Bills of exchange are frequently made payable at sight, that is, on presentment, paid without further delay; but although the point be not clearly settled, it seems the drawee is entitled to the days of grace. Beaw. Lex. Mer. pl.
256; Kyd on Bills, 10; Chit. on Bills, 343, 4; Bayley on Bills, 42, 109, 110; Selw. N. P.. 339.