New York § 60 - 60Penalty if creditor swears falsely
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 60 — 60Penalty if creditor swears falsely, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 60. 60Penalty if creditor swears falsely
§ 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.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 60 ("60Penalty if creditor swears falsely") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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