Ben is dischaged because Jess struck through his name. She cannot hold Pam or Adrien liable because when she reacquired the note, all intervening parties were discharged. AND, when she crossed out Ben\'s name, all previous endorsers were discharged as well. Solution Ben is dischaged because Jess struck through his name. She cannot hold Pam or Adrien liable because when she reacquired the note, all intervening parties were discharged. AND, when she crossed out Ben\'s name, all previous endorsers were discharged as well..