Benjamin N. Cardozo

“ Discovery was in abeyance, and what the final relief would be was still a subject for conjecture. This sufficiently appears from the statement already made as to the function and duration of a proceeding supplementary to judgment. Finally, the contempt charged and adjudicated was not criminal, but civil; reparation to an obstructed creditor, not vindication of the public justice, was the purpose of the fine, and of the fine in all its parts. ”

“ The imposition of a fine for the refusal of the debtor to appear or answer is not a substitute for such relief or for adequate discovery. Despite the contempt or the penalties therefor, the proceeding may continue until its aim has been achieved. ”

“ Hand v. Ortschreib Building Corporation, 254 N.Y. 15, 171 N.E. 889. It 'shall be deemed closed two years from the service of the order, subpoena or warrant' initiating it, unless extended by order for a definite period. Section 802, subd. 1. ”