New York § 176 - 176Reward to informers
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 176 — 176Reward to informers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 176. 176Reward to informers
§ 176. Reward to informers. Any person who shall discover to the trustees any secreted effects, property or things in action, belonging to such debtor, so that they shall be recovered by them, shall be entitled to ten dollars on the hundred dollars, and at that rate, on the value of the effects so discovered, to be paid by the trustees, out of the estate of such debtor; but this section shall not extend to persons who have such property, effects or things, in their own possession.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 176
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 176 cover?
Section 176 ("176Reward to informers") 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.
How do I cite New York § 176?
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