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District of Columbia · Through 2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)

D.C. Code § 28:3-601: Discharge and effect of discharge.

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Title 28. Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]
  2. Subtitle I. Uniform Commercial Code.
  3. Article 3. Negotiable Instruments.
  4. Part VI. Discharge and Payment.

(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.

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