One is prohibited from taking a false oath denying one owes money, when one actually does owe the money.
This is besides for the general prohibition against swearing falsely.
One who transgresses has to pay a 25% penalty, besides for the original debt.
Applies to everybody, always, everywhere
Pasuk: "Do not lie one unto another" (Vayikra 19:11)
Source: The Chafetz-Chaim's Sefer haMitzvot haKatzar; Negative Mitzvah 30
- Danny
Tuesday, 21 Kislev 5770
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