ยง 136. Creditor may notify debtor to apply for discharge. Where a
person has been imprisoned by virtue of an execution, for the space of
three months after he was entitled, by the provisions of this article,
to apply for a discharge; and has neither made such an application, nor
applied for his discharge under the provisions of article third of this
chapter; the judgment creditor, by virtue of whose execution he is
imprisoned, may serve upon the prisoner a written notice, requiring him
to apply for his discharge, according to the provisions of this article.
Structure New York Laws
Article 5 - Judgment Debtor's Discharge From Imprisonment
121 - To What Court Application to Be Made.
122 - When Petition May Be Presented.
123 - Contents of Petition; Schedule.
124 - Affidavit of Petitioner.
126 - Notice to Creditors; When Service Cannot Be Made.
127 - Notice to Creditors; When State a Creditor.
128 - Proceedings on Presentation of Petition.
130 - Proceedings on Adjourned Day.
131 - Assignment; Effect Thereof.
132 - Discharge; When to Be Granted.
133 - Petitioner's Property Still Liable.
134 - When Creditor May Issue New Execution Against Person.
135 - Powers and Duties of Trustee.
136 - Creditor May Notify Debtor to Apply for Discharge.
137 - Effect of Failure So to Apply.
138 - Debtors to State or United States Not to Be Discharged.