New York § 1204 - 1204Oath and security
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 1204 — 1204Oath and security, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1204. 1204Oath and security
§ 1204. Oath and security. A receiver, before entering upon his or her duties, shall: (a) Take and subscribe an oath that he or she will faithfully, honestly and impartially discharge the trust committed to him or her, and the oath shall be filed with the clerk of the court in which the action or special proceeding is pending. (b) File with the clerk of such court a bond to the people, with at least two sufficient sureties or a bond executed by any fidelity or surety company authorized by the laws of this state to transact business, in a penalty fixed by the court appointing him or her, conditioned for the faithful discharge of his or her duties as receiver. The court may at any time direct a receiver to give a new bond with new sureties and with like condition.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 1204
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 1204 cover?
Section 1204 ("1204Oath and security") 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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