§ 100 Who may be exempted, and by what court
§ 101 Contents of petition
§ 102 Petitioner's schedule
§ 103 Petitioner's affidavit
§ 104 Order to show cause
§ 105 Proceedings on return of order
§ 106 Order directing assignment; assignment pursuant thereto
§ 107 When discharge to be granted; effect thereof
§ 108 Discharge and other papers to be recorded
§ 109 Petitioner to be released from imprisonment
§ 110 Debts and demands not affected
§ 111 Discharge, when void

Terms Used In New York Laws > Debtor and Creditor > Article 4 - Insolvent's Exemption From Arrest and Imprisonment

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Recess: A temporary interruption of the legislative business.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.