Statute · New York Debtor & Creditor Law
N.Y. Debt. & Cred. Law § 60 — Penalty if creditor swears falsely
N.Y. Debt. & Cred. Law § 60
- Type
- Statute
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- New York Debtor & Creditor Law
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- New York
- Current through
- Nov 4, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 60. Penalty if creditor swears falsely. If a creditor knowingly swears, in any proceedings authorized by this article, that the petitioner is, or will become, indebted to him, in a sum of money, which is not really due, or thereafter to become due; or in more than the true amount; or that more…
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N.Y. Debt. & Cred. Law § 60 — Penalty if creditor swears falsely is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 60. Penalty if creditor swears falsely. If a creditor knowingly swears, in any proceedings authorized by this article, that the petitioner is, or will become, indebted to him, in a sum of money, which is not really due, or thereafter to become due; or in more than the true amount; or that more was paid for a debt, which was purchased or assigned, than the sum, actually and in good faith paid therefor; he forfeits to the trustee, to be recovered in an action, twice the sum, so falsely sworn to.