Section 3601 - Discharge and effect of discharge

13 PA Cons Stat § 3601 (2019) (N/A)
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§ 3601. Discharge and effect of discharge.

(a) Discharge.--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) Effect of discharge.--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.