{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "cplr", "section": "5251", "citation": "CPLR § 5251", "heading": "Disobedience of subpoena, restraining notice or order; false swearing; destroying notice of sale", "text": ["§ 5251. Disobedience of subpoena, restraining notice or order; false swearing; destroying notice of sale.  Refusal or willful neglect of any person to obey a subpoena or restraining notice issued, or order granted, pursuant to this title; false swearing upon an examination or in answering written questions; and willful defacing or removal of a posted notice of sale before the time fixed for the sale, shall each be punishable as a contempt of court."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/5251", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "Refusing/willfully neglecting a subpoena or restraining notice, **false swearing**, or **defacing/removing a posted sale notice** are each **punishable as contempt of court**. ★", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/cplr/5251", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}