§ 4-3-601 - Discharge and effect of discharge.
               	 		
4-3-601.    Discharge and effect of discharge.
    (a)  The  obligation of a party to pay the instrument is discharged as stated in  this chapter 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.