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2021 New York Laws
CVR - Civil Rights
Article 3 - Privilege From Arrest
21 - No Imprisonment for Non-Payment of Money Pursuant to Judgment or Order Requiring Payment of Money Due Upon Contract.
Universal Citation: NY Civ Rights L § 21 (2021)
§ 21. No imprisonment for non-payment of money pursuant to judgment or order requiring payment of money due upon contract. Except in a case where it is otherwise specially prescribed by law, a person shall not be arrested or imprisoned for disobedience to a judgment or order, requiring the payment of money due upon a contract, express or implied, or as damages for non-performance of a contract.
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