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(1) Any person owing debts to the defendant, or having in his possession or under his control any personal property belonging to the defendant, may be required to appear before the court and be examined on oath regarding such property.
(2) If the person ordered to appear pursuant to this section fails to appear, the court may as in cases of contempt punish a disobedience.
(3) After such examination, if the person admits that he is indebted to the defendant, or that he holds property belonging to the defendant, the court may order that such debt or property belonging to the defendant be attached in the manner and under the conditions provided by this chapter and that any amount owing be paid to the levying officer. If the person admits that he holds property which belongs to the defendant and in which he claims no interest the court may order that such property be delivered to the levying officer on such terms as may be just.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XXXIX. Provisional Remedies, Enforcement of Judgments, and Exemptions § 425.316.Examination - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ky/title-xxxix-provisional-remedies-enforcement-of-judgments-and-exemptions/ky-rev-st-sect-425-316/
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