§ 55. Consent of corporation or joint-stock association. Where a corporation or joint-stock association becomes a consenting creditor, its consent must be executed under its common seal, and may be attested by any director or other officer thereof, duly authorized for that purpose; who may make any affidavit, required of a creditor in the proceedings.

Terms Used In N.Y. Debtor and Creditor Law 55

  • 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.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.