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Code · Michigan · Chapter 440 — Uniform Commercial Code

440.3601 Discharge; effect against holder in due course.

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440.3601 Discharge; effect against holder in due course.
Sec. 3601.
(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 which would discharge an obligation to pay money under a simple contract.
(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.
History: 1962, Act 174, Eff. Jan. 1, 1964 ;-- Am. 1993, Act 130, Eff. Sept. 30, 1993
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