Variance in protest
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From 58 U.S. 606 - Alexander Dennistoun John Dennistoun William Craig Mylne and William Wood Partners Under the Style of Dennistoun and Company v. Roger Stewart · 1854Most cited · 3 citing opinions
It cannot be for a moment maintained that every variance, however immaterial, is fatal. It must be such a variance as conveys no sufficient knowledge to the party of the particular note which has been dishonored. If it does not mislead him, if it conveys to him the real fact, without any doubt, the variance cannot be material, either to guard his rights or avoid his responsibility.