Statute · New York Civil Practice Law & Rules
N.Y. C.P.L.R. 5251 — Disobedience of subpoena, restraining notice or order; false swearing; destroying notice of sale
N.Y. C.P.L.R. 5251
- Type
- Statute
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- New York Civil Practice Law & Rules
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- New York
- Current through
- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 5251. Disobedience of subpoena, restraining notice or order; false swearing; destroying notice of sale. Refusal or willful neglect of any person to obey a subpoena or restraining notice issued, or order granted, pursuant to this title; false swearing upon an examination or in answering…
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N.Y. C.P.L.R. 5251 — Disobedience of subpoena, restraining notice or order; false swearing; destroying notice of sale is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 5251. Disobedience of subpoena, restraining notice or order; false swearing; destroying notice of sale. Refusal or willful neglect of any person to obey a subpoena or restraining notice issued, or order granted, pursuant to this title; false swearing upon an examination or in answering written questions; and willful defacing or removal of a posted notice of sale before the time fixed for the sale, shall each be punishable as a contempt of court.