ยง 137. Effect of failure so to apply. If the prisoner does not, within
thirty days after personal service of such a notice, either present a
petition to the proper court, as prescribed in article third of this
chapter, or serve, upon the creditor giving the notice, a copy of a
petition and schedule, with a notice of his intention to apply for his
discharge, as prescribed in this article; or if, after such a
presentation or service, he does not diligently proceed thereupon to a
decision, he shall be forever barred from obtaining his discharge under
the provisions of this article, or of article third of this chapter.
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.