Statute · New York Surrogate's Court Procedure
N.Y. Surr. Ct. Proc. Act § 1114 — Inquiry and subpoena 1
N.Y. Surr. Ct. Proc. Act § 1114
- Type
- Statute
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- New York Surrogate's Court Procedure
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- New York
- Current through
- Nov 4, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 1114. Inquiry and subpoena
Citator
N.Y. Surr. Ct. Proc. Act § 1114 — Inquiry and subpoena 1 is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 1114. Inquiry and subpoena
1. The public administrator may institute an inquiry in any case in which he is authorized to act as to any matter affecting the estate of the decedent.
2. For that purpose he may issue a subpoena or subpoena duces tecum either before or after the issuance of letters in the name of the court with the same effect as if either were issued by the court.
3. Failure to comply with the directions of the subpoena or subpoena duces tecum shall be punishable as a contempt of court.