23-43. False swearing; penalty.
If any insolvent or imprisoned debtor takes any oath prescribed in this chapter falsely and corruptly, that person is guilty of a Class I felony, and he shall never after have any of the benefits of this chapter, but may be sued and imprisoned as though he had never been discharged. (1793, c. 100, s. 10, P.R.; R.C., c. 59, s. 25; 1868-9, c. 162, s. 23; Code, s. 2964; Rev., ss. 1940, 3614; C.S., s. 1651; 1993, c. 539, s. 1263; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 23 - Debtor and Creditor
Article 5 - General Provisions under Articles 2, 3, and 4.
§ 23-39 - Superior or district court tries issue of fraud.
§ 23-40 - Insolvent released on giving bond.
§ 23-41 - Surety in bond may surrender principal.
§ 23-42 - Creditor liable for jail fees.
§ 23-43 - False swearing; penalty.