ยง 16. Examination of witnesses. 1. The judge may also, at any time, on
petition of the assignee or any party interested, order the examination
of witnesses and the production of any books and papers by any party or
witness before him or before a referee appointed by him for such
purpose, or before the assignee who shall have power to administer
oaths, compel the attendance of witnesses, and production of books,
records and papers by the issuance of subpoena, and the evidence so
taken, together with books and papers, or extracts therefrom, as the
case may be, shall be filed in the county clerk's office, and may be
used in evidence by any creditor or assignee in any action or proceeding
then pending, or which may hereafter be instituted.
2. In any examination ordered pursuant to subdivision one of this
section, the court may confer immunity in accordance with the provisions
of section 50.20 of the criminal procedure law; provided, however, that
no immunity shall be conferred except upon twenty-four hours prior
written notice to the appropriate district attorney having an official
interest therein.
Structure New York Laws
Article 2 - General Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors
2 - Jurisdiction of Proceedings.
3 - Requisites of General Assignment.
5 - Notice to Creditors to Present Claims.
10 - Action on Bond; Application of Recovery.
11 - Proceedings in Case of Death of Assignee.
12 - Notices to Parties Interested in the Estate as Creditors or Otherwise.
13 - Debts Which May Be Proved Against the Estate.
16 - Examination of Witnesses.
18 - Effect of Orders; Power of Judge and Duties of Clerk.
19 - Sale and Compromise of Claims and Property.
21 - Trial, Costs and Commissions.
21-A - Company Pension Plans; Deductions From Wages Trust Moneys; Preference.
22 - Wages and Commissions and Preferred Claims.