California Statutes

§ 3601. — 3601. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 914, Sec. 6.)

California § 3601.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code COMCommercial Code - COM
Div. 3.DIVISION 3. NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS
Ch. 6.CHAPTER 6. Discharge and Payment

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(a)The obligation of a party to pay the instrument is discharged as stated in this division or by an act or agreement with the party which would discharge an obligation to pay money under a simple contract.
(b)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.

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Legislative History

Repealed and added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 914, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1993.
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