New York Statutes

§ 60 — Penalty if creditor swears falsely

New York § 60
JurisdictionNew York
Law DCDDebtor & Creditor
Art. 3Insolvent's Discharge From Debts

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N.Y. Debtor & Creditor § 60 (2026).

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§ 60. Penalty if creditor swears falsely. If a creditor knowingly\nswears, in any proceedings authorized by this article, that the\npetitioner is, or will become, indebted to him, in a sum of money, which\nis not really due, or thereafter to become due; or in more than the true\namount; or that more was paid for a debt, which was purchased or\nassigned, than the sum, actually and in good faith paid therefor; he\nforfeits to the trustee, to be recovered in an action, twice the sum, so\nfalsely sworn to.\n

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