Section 11-3-601. Discharge and effect of discharge  


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  •    (a) 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 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.
Code 1981, § 11-3-601, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 1306, § 3.