New York Civil Practice Law & Rules Section 5251 - Disobedience of subpoena, restraining notice or order; false swearing; destroying notice of sale.

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.


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