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§3-1505
Title 11: UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE
Article 3-A: NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS
Part 6: DISCHARGE AND PAYMENT
§3-1602

§3-1601. Discharge and effect of discharge

(1).  The obligation of a party to pay the instrument is discharged as stated in this Article or by an act or agreement with the party that would discharge an obligation to pay money under a simple contract.  
[PL 1993, c. 293, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
(2).  Discharge of the obligation of a party is not effective against a person acquiring rights of a holder in due course of the instrument without notice of the discharge.  
[PL 1993, c. 293, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 293, §A2 (NEW).
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