ยง 52. Contents of petition. The petition must be in writing; it must
be signed by the insolvent, and specify his residence; it must set
forth, in substance, that he is unable to pay all his debts in full;
that he is willing to assign his property for the benefit of all his
creditors, and, in all other respects, to comply with the provisions of
this article, for the purpose of being discharged from his debts; and it
must pray that, upon his so doing, he may be discharged accordingly. It
must be verified by the affidavit of the insolvent, annexed thereto,
taken on the day of the presentation thereof, to the effect, that the
petition is in all respects true, in matter of fact.
Structure New York Laws
Article 3 - Insolvent's Discharge From Debts
51 - To What Court Application to Be Made.
53 - Consent of Creditors to Be Annexed.
54 - Consent of Executor, Administrator, Receiver, or Trustee.
55 - Consent of Corporation or Joint-Stock Association.
57 - Effect of Consent Where Petitioner Is a Joint Debtor.
58 - Consent of Purchaser or Assignee of Debt.
59 - Consenting Creditor Must Relinquish Security.
60 - Penalty if Creditor Swears Falsely.
61 - Affidavit of Consenting Creditor.
62 - When Non-Resident Creditor to Annex Accounts and Securities.
66 - How Order Published and Served.
68 - Putting Cause on Calendar.
69 - Opposing Creditor to File Specifications, and May Demand Jury Trial.
70 - Opposing Creditor to File Proofs, if Not Named in Schedule.
71 - Proceedings if Jurors Do Not Agree.
72 - When Insolvent Required to Produce His Non-Resident Wife.
73 - Examination of Insolvent.
74 - When Insolvent Cannot Be Discharged.
75 - When Assignment to Be Directed.
76 - Assignment; Contents, and to Whom Made.
77 - Trustees, How Designated.
79 - When Discharge to Be Granted.
80 - Order to Show Cause Where Trustee Refuses to Give Certificate.
81 - Proceedings Upon Return of Order.
82 - Discharge and Other Papers to Be Recorded.
84 - Effect of Discharge as to Foreign Contracts or Creditors.
85 - Effect of Discharge as to Debts to the United States and the State.
86 - Insolvent to Be Released From Imprisonment.
88 - Invalidity May Be Proved on Motion to Vacate Order of Arrest or Execution.