New York Summons To Debtor In Involuntary Case (Manhattan) is a court order that allows creditors to bring a debtor to court to collect on unpaid debt. This document is used in New York state when a creditor has not been able to collect on a debt by other means. The Summons is issued by the court and requires the debtor to appear in court, provide information about his/her finances, and answer questions under oath. There are two types of Summons To Debtor In Involuntary Case (Manhattan): the “Original” and the “Restraining”. The Original Summons requires the debtor to appear in court to answer questions, while the Restraining Summons requires the debtor to refrain from transferring any assets until the court case is resolved. Both require the debtor to provide detailed information about his/her finances and allow creditors to collect on unpaid debt.