344 BILLS OF EXCHANGE AND PROMISSORY NOTES. [ART. 13

115. The notice may be in writing or merely oral, and may
be given in any terms which sufficiently identify the instrument,
and indicate that it has been dishonored by non-acceptance or
non-payment. It may in all cases be given by delivering it
personally or through the mails.

116. Notice of dishonor may be given either to the party him-
self or to his agent in that behalf.

117. When any party is dead, and his death is known to the
party giving notice, the notice must be given to a personal
representative, if there be one, and if, with reasonable diligence,
he can be found. If there be no personal representative,
notice may be sent to the last residence or last place of business
of the deceased.

118. Where the parties to be notified are partners, notice to
any one partner is notice to the firm, even though there has
been a dissolution.

119. Notice to joint parties who are not partners must be
given to each of them, unless one of them has authority to
receive such notice for the others.

120. Where a party has been adjudged a bankrupt or an
insolvent, or has made an assignment for the benefit of cred-
itors, notice may be given either to the party himself or to his
trustee or assignee.

121. Notice may be given as soon as the instrument is dis-
honored; and unless delay is excused as hereinafter provided,
must be given within the times fixed by this act.

122. Where the person giving and the person to receive
notice reside in the same place, notice must be given within the
following times:

1. If given at the place of business of the person to receive
notice, it must be given before the close of business hours on
the day following;

2. If given at his residence, it must be given before the
usual hours of rest on the day following;

3. If sent by mail, it must be deposited in the postoffice in
time to reach him in usual course on the day following.