Correcting the figure on a check to correspond to the written amount on the check is not considered material alteration.

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Correcting the figure on a check to correspond to the written amount on the check is considered a minor or inconsequential change, and is therefore not considered a material alteration. Material alterations would include changes to the payee, amount, or date, which would invalidate the original contract and require the consent of all parties involved.

Correcting the Figure on a Check to Correspond to the Written