An allonge (from French ''allonger'', "to draw out") is a slip of paper affixed to a
negotiable instrument
A negotiable instrument is a document guaranteeing the payment of a specific amount of money, either on demand, or at a set time, whose payer is usually named on the document. More specifically, it is a document contemplated by or consisting of a ...
, as a bill of exchange, for the purpose of receiving additional
endorsements for which there may not be sufficient space on the bill itself. An endorsement written on the allonge is deemed to be written on the bill itself. An allonge is more usually met with in countries using the
Napoleonic Code, as the code requires every endorsement to express the
consideration
Consideration is a concept of English common law and is a necessity for simple contracts but not for special contracts (contracts by deed). The concept has been adopted by other common law jurisdictions.
The court in ''Currie v Misa'' declared ...
. Under
English law
English law is the common law legal system of England and Wales, comprising mainly criminal law and civil law, each branch having its own courts and procedures.
Principal elements of English law
Although the common law has, historically, be ...
, the simple signature of the endorser on the bill, without additional words, is sufficient to operate as a negotiation and so an allonge is seldom necessary.
Other uses
;Allonge
*In
chemistry
Chemistry is the science, scientific study of the properties and behavior of matter. It is a natural science that covers the Chemical element, elements that make up matter to the chemical compound, compounds made of atoms, molecules and ions ...
, an allonge is a dated French term for a
separatory column.
*In hairdressing, an allonge is a
wig with locks of hair reaching to the shoulders.
;Allongé
*In
coffee preparation, a café allongé is a 'long' (drawn out)
espresso shot, known as a caffè
lungo in Italian.
*In
dressage
Dressage ( or ; a French term, most commonly translated to mean "training") is a form of horse riding performed in exhibition and competition, as well as an art sometimes pursued solely for the sake of mastery. As an equestrian sport defined b ...
, an allongé is a long
rein used for working a horse, or an extended
trot.
*In
fencing, an allongé is a thrust or pass at the enemy.
See also
*
Apostille
*
Collegatary In civil law, a collegatary is a person to whom is left a legacy, as imparted by a will, in common with one or more other individuals; so called as being a joint legatary, or co-legatee.
See also
* Barratry
*Condonation
Within the legal professi ...
*
Rider (politics)
References
*
Legal terminology
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