N.Y. Debtor & Creditor Law Section 38
Uniformity of interpretation

This article shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact it.

Source: Section 38 — Uniformity of interpretation, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/DCD/38 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Jun. 21, 2025).

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Definitions 31
Secured creditor’s claim to disclose security 32
Effect of concealment 33
Value of security credited upon claims 34
Determination of value by secured creditor 35
Alternative determinations of value 36
Exempt security not credited 37
Constitutionality 38
Uniformity of interpretation

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Original Source: Section 38 — Uniformity of interpretation, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/DCD/38 (last accessed Jun. 21, 2025).

N.Y. Debtor & Creditor Law Section 38 Uniformity of interpretation

N.Y. Debtor & Creditor Law Section 38
Uniformity of interpretation