11 U.S.C. § 944
- (a)The provisions of a confirmed plan bind the debtor and any creditor, whether or not—
- (1)a proof of such creditor’s claim is filed or deemed filed under section 501 of this title;
- (2)such claim is allowed under section 502 of this title; or
- (3)such creditor has accepted the plan.
- (b)Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the debtor is discharged from all debts as of the time when—
- (1)the plan is confirmed;
- (2)the debtor deposits any consideration to be distributed under the plan with a disbursing agent appointed by the court; and
- (3)the court has determined—
- (A)that any security so deposited will constitute, after distribution, a valid legal obligation of the debtor; and
- (B)that any provision made to pay or secure payment of such obligation is valid.
- (c)The debtor is not discharged under subsection (b) of this section from any debt—
- (1)excepted from discharge by the plan or order confirming the plan; or
- (2)owed to an entity that, before confirmation of the plan, had neither notice nor actual knowledge of the case.