(1) A person entitled to enforce an instrument, with or without consideration, may discharge the obligation of a party to pay the instrument:
(a) By an intentional voluntary act, such as:
1. Surrender of the instrument to the party;
2. Destruction, mutilation, or cancellation of the instrument;
3. Cancellation or striking out of the party’s signature; or
4. Addition of words to the instrument indicating discharge; or
(b) By agreeing not to sue or otherwise renouncing rights against the party by a signed writing.
(2) Cancellation or striking out of an indorsement pursuant to subsection (1) does not affect the status and rights of a party derived from the indorsement.
History.—s. 2, ch. 92-82.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XXXIX - Commercial Relations
Chapter 673 - Uniform Commercial Code: Negotiable Instruments
Part VI - Discharge and Payment (Ss. 673.6011-673.6051)
673.6011 - Discharge and effect of discharge.
673.6041 - Discharge by cancellation or renunciation.
673.6051 - Discharge of indorsers and accommodation parties.