New Jersey § 12a:3-604
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 12a:3-604, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12a:3-604.
a. A person entitled to enforce an instrument, with or without consideration, may
discharge the obligation of a party to pay the instrument by an intentional voluntary
act, such as surrender of the instrument to the party, destruction, mutilation, or
cancellation of the instrument, cancellation or striking out of the party's signature,
or the addition of words to the instrument indicating discharge, or by agreeing not
to sue or otherwise renouncing rights against the party by a signed writing. b. Cancellation or striking out of an indorsement pursuant to subsection a. of this
section does not affect the status and rights of a party derived from the indorsement.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 12a:3-604
What does New Jersey Statutes § 12a:3-604 cover?
Section 12a:3-604 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 12a:3-604?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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