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A person so imprisoned may apply for such a discharge, at any time; unless the sum, or, where he is imprisoned by virtue of two or more executions, the aggregate of the sums, for which he is imprisoned, exceeds five hundred dollars; in which case, he cannot present such a petition, until he has been imprisoned, by virtue of the execution or executions, for at least three months.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, Debtor and Creditor Law - DCD § 122. When petition may be presented - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/debtor-and-creditor-law/dcd-sect-122/
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