Section 409.622. Effect of acceptance of collateral.  


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  • (1) Effect of acceptance. A secured party's acceptance of collateral in full or partial satisfaction of the obligation it secures:
    (a) Discharges the obligation to the extent consented to by the debtor;
    (b) Transfers to the secured party all of a debtor's rights in the collateral;
    (c) Discharges the security interest or agricultural lien that is the subject of the debtor's consent and any subordinate security interest or other subordinate lien; and
    (d) Terminates any other subordinate interest.
    (2) Discharge of subordinate interest notwithstanding noncompliance. A subordinate interest is discharged or terminated under sub. (1) , even if the secured party fails to comply with this chapter.