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If, upon examination of the petitioner as aforesaid, there shall not arise a strong presumption of fraud, and if the petitioner shall in other respects appear to be entitled to relief, the court shall direct an oath or affirmation, in the following form, to be administered to such petitioner:
“I, A.B., do (swear or affirm) that I will deliver up and transfer to my trustees, for the use of my creditors, all my property that I have or claim any title to, or interest in, at this time, and all debts, rights and claims which I now have, or that I am in any respect entitled to, in possession, reversion, or remainder, and that I have not, directly or indirectly, at any time, given, sold, conveyed, leased, disposed of or entrusted any part of my property, rights or claims to any person, whereby to defraud my creditors, or any of them, or to secure, receive or expect any profit, benefit, or advantage thereby.”
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 39 P.S. Insolvency and Assignments § 253. Oath to be administered to petitioner - last updated January 01, 2019 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-39-ps-insolvency-and-assignments/pa-st-sect-39-253.html
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