Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
37. Maker, drawer and acceptor principals
The maker of a promissory note or cheque, the drawer of a bill
of exchange until acceptance, and the acceptor are, in the absence of a
contract to the contrary, respectively liable thereon as principal debtors, and
the other parties thereto are liable thereon as sureties for the maker, drawer
or acceptor, as the case may be.