§ 23-43. False swearing; penalty.

§23‑43.  False swearing; penalty.

If any insolvent or imprisoneddebtor takes any oath prescribed in this chapter falsely and corruptly, thatperson is guilty of a Class I felony, and he shall never after have any of thebenefits of this chapter, but may be sued and imprisoned as though he had neverbeen discharged. (1793, c. 100, s. 10, P.R.; R.C., c. 59, s. 25; 1868‑9,c. 162, s. 23; Code, s. 2964; Rev., ss. 1940, 3614; C.S., s. 1651; 1993, c.539, s. 1263; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)