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New York Consolidated Laws, Debtor and Creditor Law - DCD § 84. Effect of discharge as to foreign contracts or creditors

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

In either of the following cases, such a discharge does not affect a debt or liability, founded upon a contract, unless it was owing, when the petition was presented, to a resident of the state;  or the creditor has executed a consent to the discharge;  or has appeared in the proceeding;  or has received a dividend from the trustee:

1. Where the contract was made with a person, not a resident of the state.

2. Where it was made and to be performed without the state.

3. Where the creditor was not, at the time of the discharge, a resident of the state.

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