29. A legal representative of a deceased person who signs his name to a promissory note, bill of exchange or cheque is liable personally thereon unless he expressly limits his liability to the extent of the assets received by him as such.
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
Section 29: Liability of legal representative signing
Chapter III — Parties to Notes, Bills and Cheques
Source: official text of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.