New York Consolidated Laws

N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules § 5251 (2026)

Disobedience of subpoena, restraining notice or order; false swearing; destroying notice of sale

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§ 5251. Disobedience of subpoena, restraining notice or order; false
swearing; destroying notice of sale.  Refusal or willful neglect of any
person to obey a subpoena or restraining notice issued, or order
granted, pursuant to this title; false swearing upon an examination or
in answering written questions; and willful defacing or removal of a
posted notice of sale before the time fixed for the sale, shall each be
punishable as a contempt of court.