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Section 47C Competence of arresting cargoF1

(1)

It is not competent to execute an arrestment of cargo unless the cargo is on board a ship when the arrestment is executed.

(2)

For the avoidance of doubt, it is competent to execute an arrestment of cargo where it is in the possession of the defender or of a person acting on behalf of the defender.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Ss. 47C, 47D inserted (1.7.2010) by Bankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 3), ss. 213, 227(3), Sch. 4 para. 9 (with s. 223); S.S.I. 2010/249, art. 2

Notes on Part V

Modifications

C1

Part V extended, with modifications, by Hovercraft Act 1968 (c. 59), s. 2