# Commercial Law (GCL)

## Title 3. Negotiable Instruments

### Subtitle 6. Discharge and Payment

#### Section 3-601

(a) The obligation of a party to pay the instrument is discharged as stated in this title 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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Md. Code Ann., Com. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)