Notice of Protest of Promissory Note

Summary

This precedent is a notice of protest of a promissory note where the protest is for non-acceptance or non-payment of a note payable generally or at a stated place. A protest is a declaration made by a notary that contains a copy of the note, is signed by the notary and specifies, among other things, the person who requested the note be protested, the place and date of the protest, and the cause or reason for the protest. For more information on dishonour, see the practice note: Acceptance, Protest, Dishonour and Forgery of Negotiable Instruments. For the relevant legal statutes, see the practice note: Legal Framework Governing Bills of Exchange and Negotiable Instruments. To understand requirements for validity, see the: Documentary Requirements Checklist (Bills of Exchange, Cheques and Promissory Notes). To see relevant notices, see the precedents: Notice of Dishonour and Notice of Protest of Bill of Exchange.