Legal Definitions - noting protest

Definition: Noting protest is a formal statement or action expressing dissent or disapproval. It can also refer to a notary public's written statement that a negotiable instrument was neither paid nor accepted.

Examples:

• A group of citizens gathered outside City Hall to protest the proposed budget cuts.
• When a check is returned unpaid, a notary public may make a noting protest to record the dishonor of the instrument.
• A company may make a payment under protest while disputing the legality or validity of a debt.

The examples illustrate how noting protest can be used in different contexts. In the first example, citizens are using their right to protest to express their disagreement with a government decision. In the second example, a notary public is making a noting protest to record the dishonor of a negotiable instrument. In the third example, a company is making a payment under protest while disputing the legality or validity of a debt.