What is the legal term for when you accept a check but not for the right amount?

Answer by  meena (400)

While getting any payment by check the amount should be for full value. But sometimes when the check is not for the full amount then it is termed as misappropiation.

Answer by  prabha (12)

When i receive a check, but not in right amount, i write a letter to the manager for which branch, and then contact the given person, to correct the amount and give the reason for that. i verify the amount to correct account and get the money. If the manger tell something i inform to that person.