§ 944. Effect of confirmation

• (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.