Section 6A-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.R.I. Gen. Laws § 6A-3-601
P.L. 2000, ch. 238, § 3; P.L. 2000, ch. 421, § 3.