Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

lieing under oath

How important is lieing under oath in a deposition? Would this be ''considered contempt of court?''


Asked on 8/04/07, 9:50 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Arnold Nager Arnold H. Nager, Esquire

Re: lieing under oath

No but it can be perjury, a felony carrying prison time if convicted.

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Answered on 8/05/07, 6:33 pm


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