Commercial Code section 3601

(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.

Source: Section 3601, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=COM§ionNum=3601. (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 3601’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/commercial_code_section_3601

Original Source: Section 3601, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=COM§ionNum=3601. (last accessed May 12, 2025).