On Demand
Defined in 5 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
When requested. A promissory note payable "on demand" is payable immediately without demand, i. e., is always due.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
A promissory note payable on demand is.a present debt and is payable without demand. Young v. Weston, 39 Me. 494. It is payable the instant the note is signed; no demand is necessary prior to bringing an action; 2 M. & W. 461; 34 Ch. D. 500.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
4A promissory note payable “on demand” is a present debt, and is payable without any iemand. 2 Mees. & W. 461; 39 Me, 494.