Question 330. - Can a notary "note" a bill on due date and complete the protest next day, charge all the usual protest charges and an additional charge of fifty cents for noting as well?

Answer. - No. In such a case it is not the custom to make an additional charge for noting. An examination of the various provincial tariffs will reveal the fact that no provision is made for a fee for noting, and that when the noting and protesting are in reality one transaction a double charge is not intended. Section 57 of the Imperial Bills of Exchange Act only provides for one charge in such a case as you mention. See also section 124 of our Bills of Exchange Act.