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Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985 (repealed) in England

1985 c. 66 · Enacted 30 October 1985 · Extends to United Kingdom

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s. 37(1)(a)repealedBankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 Sch. 6 Pt. 1
s. 37(5B) (5C)insertedBankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 Sch. 5 para. 13(3)(e)
s. 37(8)words repealedBankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 Sch. 6 Pt. 1
s. 54(7)(a)words repealedBankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 Sch. 6 Pt. 1
Sch. 1 para. 4words repealedBankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 s. 21(13)
Sch. 4 para. 1(1)words substitutedBankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 s. 21(2)
Sch. 4 para. 9(3)words substitutedBankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 s. 21(5)
Sch. 4 para. 10words substitutedBankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 s. 21(6)(a)
Sch. 4 para. 10(a)words substitutedBankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 s. 21(6)(b)
Sch. 4 para. 12words substitutedBankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 s. 21(8)
Sch. 4 para. 14words repealedBankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 s. 21(9)(a)
Sch. 4 para. 14words insertedBankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 s. 21(9)(b)
Sch. 4 para. 16(1)words substitutedBankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 s. 21(10)(a)
Sch. 4 para. 16(2)words substitutedBankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 s. 21(10)(b)
Sch. 4 para. 17(1)words repealedBankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 s. 21(11)(a)
Sch. 4 para. 17(1)words substitutedBankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 s. 21(11)(b)
Sch. 4 para. 18(1)words repealedBankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 s. 21(12)(a)
Sch. 4 para. 18(1)words substitutedBankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 s. 21(12)(b)
Sch. 5 para. 2(1)words repealedBankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 Sch. 6 Pt. 1
s. 15(5)(a)words repealedBankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 Sch. 6 Pt. 1
s. 17(8)(a)words repealedBankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 Sch. 6 Pt. 1
s. 14(4)words repealedBankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 Sch. 6
s. 1A(1)(b) (iib)insertedBankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 s. 18(5)
s. 7(1)(c)(iv)repealedBankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 Sch. 6 Pt. 1
s. 14(1)(a)words repealedBankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 Sch. 6 Pt. 1
s. 14(2)words repealedBankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 Sch. 6 Pt. 1
s. 14(3)(a)words repealedBankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 Sch. 6 Pt. 1

Contents

  1. 1BPerformance of certain functions of the Accountant in Bankruptcy. Repealed
  2. 1CDirections. Repealed
  3. 1DConduct of proceedings in the sheriff court Repealed
  4. Moratorium on diligence Repealed
  5. 4ANotice of intention to apply: debtor application etc. Repealed
  6. 4BNotice of intention to apply: sequestration of estate under section 6 Repealed
  7. 4CMoratorium on diligence Repealed
  8. 4DPeriod of moratorium Repealed
  9. Petitions for sequestration Repealed
  10. 5CMoney advice Repealed
  11. 5DAssessment of debtor’s contribution Repealed
  12. 6APetition for sequestration of estate: provision of information Repealed
  13. 8Further provisions relating to presentation of petitions. Repealed
  14. 11ADebtor application: incomplete application Repealed
  15. 11BRefusal of debtor application: inappropriate application Repealed
  16. 17AApplication to Accountant in Bankruptcy for recall of sequestration Repealed
  17. 17BApplication under section 17A: further procedure Repealed
  18. 17CDetermination of outlays and remuneration Repealed
  19. 17DRecall of sequestration by Accountant in Bankruptcy Repealed
  20. 17ERecall where Accountant in Bankruptcy the trustee Repealed
  21. 17FReference to sheriff Repealed
  22. 17GRecall of sequestration by Accountant in Bankruptcy: review and appeal Repealed
  23. Statutory meeting of creditors and trustee vote Repealed
  24. 22Submission of claims for voting purposes at statutory meeting. Repealed
  25. 25Appointment of replacement trustee Repealed
  26. 25AApplications to Accountant in Bankruptcy: procedure Repealed
  27. 25BApplications and appeals to sheriff: procedure Repealed
  28. 28AReplacement of trustee acting in more than one sequestration Repealed
  29. 28BDetermination etc. under section 28A: review Repealed
  30. 31AAProperty released from detention Repealed
  31. 31BAProperty in respect of which realisation order made Repealed
  32. 32ADebtor contribution order Repealed
  33. 32BDebtor contribution order: payment period and intervals Repealed
  34. 32CDebtor contribution order: review and appeal Repealed
  35. 32DEffect of debtor contribution order Repealed
  36. 32EDeductions from debtor’s earnings and other income Repealed
  37. 32FVariation and removal of debtor contribution order by trustee Repealed
  38. 32GPayment break Repealed
  39. 32HSections 32F and 32G: review and appeal Repealed
  40. 36DRecovery of excessive contributions in pension-sharing cases. Repealed
  41. 43BFinancial education Repealed
  42. Examination of debtor Repealed
  43. 46Provisions ancillary to sections 44 and 45. Repealed
  44. 53AModification of procedure under section 53 where Accountant in Bankruptcy is trustee Repealed
  45. Discharge of debtor Repealed
  46. 54Discharge where Accountant in Bankruptcy not the trustee Repealed
  47. 54ADischarge where Accountant in Bankruptcy the trustee Repealed
  48. 54BDischarge of debtor: review and appeal Repealed
  49. 54CDebtor to whom section 5(2ZA) applies: discharge Repealed
  50. 54DDeferral of discharge where debtor cannot be traced Repealed
  51. 54EDebtor not traced: new trustee Repealed
  52. 54FDebtor not traced: subsequent debtor contact Repealed
  53. 54GSubsequent debtor contact: review and appeal Repealed
  54. 55Effect of discharge under section 54. Repealed
  55. 55ADischarge under section 54C: conditions Repealed
  56. 55BSection 55A: sanctions Repealed
  57. 56ABankruptcy restrictions order Repealed
  58. 58BAssets discovered after trustee discharge: appointment of trustee Repealed
  59. 58CAssets discovered after trustee discharge: notice Repealed
  60. 58DAssets discovered after trustee discharge: appeal Repealed
  61. 59Voluntary trust deeds for creditors. Repealed
  62. Miscellaneous and supplementary Repealed
  63. 60AMember State liquidator deemed creditor Repealed
  64. 60BTrustee’s duties concerning notices and copies of documents Repealed
  65. 63APower of Accountant in Bankruptcy to cure defects in procedure Repealed
  66. 63BDecision under section 63A: review Repealed
  67. 63CReview of decisions by Accountant in Bankruptcy: grounds of appeal Repealed
  68. 71CRegulations: applications to Accountant in Bankruptcy etc. Repealed
  69. 72ZAModification of regulation making powers Repealed
  70. 73Interpretation. Repealed
  71. Schedule A1: DEBTOR TO WHOM SECTION 5(2ZA) APPLIES: APPLICATION OF ACT Repealed
  72. 1Modification of certain provisions of Act Repealed
  73. 2Accountant in Bankruptcy’s duty to consider whether paragraph 1 should cease to apply Repealed
  74. 3Procedure where Accountant in Bankruptcy considers paragraph 1 should cease to apply Repealed
  75. 4Debtor’s right of appeal against decision under paragraph 3 Repealed
  76. 5Decision that paragraph 1 ceases to have effect: modification of certain provisions of Act Repealed
  77. Amount which may be claimed generally Repealed
  78. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  79. Claims for aliment and periodical allowance on divorce Repealed
  80. Debts depending on contingency Repealed
  81. ... Repealed
  82. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  83. Secured debts Repealed
  84. Valuation of claims against partners for debts of the partnership Repealed
  85. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  86. Debts to Inland Revenue Repealed
  87. Debts due to Customs and Excise Repealed
  88. Social Security contributions Repealed
  89. Contributions to occupational pension schemes, et ceteralaetc. Repealed
  90. Remuneration of employees, et ceteralaetc. Repealed
  91. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  92. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  93. Levies on coal and steel production Repealed
  94. 6AParagraph 6A Repealed
  95. Debts owed to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme Repealed
  96. 6AAParagraph 6AA Repealed
  97. Deposits covered by Financial Services Compensation Scheme Repealed
  98. 6BParagraph 6B Repealed
  99. Other deposits Repealed
  100. 6CParagraph 6C Repealed
  101. 6DParagraph 6D Repealed
  102. Meaning of “the relevant date” Repealed
  103. 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
  104. Periods to which value added tax referable Repealed
  105. Periods to which insurance premium tax referable Repealed
  106. Periods to which landfill tax referable Repealed
  107. Periods to which climate change levy referable Repealed
  108. 8DPeriods to which aggregates levy referable Repealed
  109. Amounts payable by way of remuneration Repealed
  110. Meaning of scheme manager Repealed
  111. 9ZAParagraph 9ZA Repealed
  112. Meaning of eligible deposit Repealed
  113. Transitional Provisions Repealed
  114. 10Paragraph 10 Repealed
  115. Schedule 3A: INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE SEDERUNT BOOK Repealed
  116. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  117. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  118. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  119. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  120. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  121. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  122. 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
  123. 8Paragraph 8 Repealed
  124. 9Paragraph 9 Repealed
  125. 10Paragraph 10 Repealed
  126. 11Paragraph 11 Repealed
  127. 12Paragraph 12 Repealed
  128. 13Paragraph 13 Repealed
  129. 14Paragraph 14 Repealed
  130. 15Paragraph 15 Repealed
  131. 16Paragraph 16 Repealed
  132. 17Paragraph 17 Repealed
  133. 18Paragraph 18 Repealed
  134. 19Paragraph 19 Repealed
  135. 20Paragraph 20 Repealed
  136. 21Paragraph 21 Repealed
  137. 22Paragraph 22 Repealed
  138. 23Paragraph 23 Repealed
  139. 24Paragraph 24 Repealed
  140. 25Paragraph 25 Repealed
  141. 26Paragraph 26 Repealed
  142. 27Paragraph 27 Repealed
  143. 28Paragraph 28 Repealed
  144. 29Paragraph 29 Repealed
  145. 30Paragraph 30 Repealed
  146. 31Paragraph 31 Repealed
  147. 32Paragraph 32 Repealed
  148. 33Paragraph 33 Repealed
  149. 34Paragraph 34 Repealed
  150. 35Paragraph 35 Repealed
  151. 36Paragraph 36 Repealed
  152. 37Paragraph 37 Repealed
  153. 38Paragraph 38 Repealed
  154. 39Paragraph 39 Repealed
  155. 40Paragraph 40 Repealed
  156. Schedule 4: Discharge on Composition Repealed
  157. 8AParagraph 8A Repealed
  158. 16Paragraph 16 Repealed
  159. Schedule 5: Voluntary Trust Deeds for Creditors Repealed
  160. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  161. 1AParagraph 1A Repealed
  162. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  163. Lodging of claim to bar effect of limitation of actions Repealed
  164. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  165. 8Paragraph 8 Repealed
  166. 9Paragraph 9 Repealed
  167. 12Paragraph 12 Repealed
  168. 13Paragraph 13 Repealed
  169. Part I: Meetings of creditors other than the statutory meeting Repealed
  170. Calling of meeting Repealed
  171. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  172. Appeals Repealed
  173. Part II: All Meetings of Creditors Repealed
  174. Validity of proceedings Repealed
  175. 9Paragraph 9 Repealed
  176. Locus of meeting Repealed
  177. 10Paragraph 10 Repealed
  178. Mandatories Repealed
  179. Quorum Repealed
  180. 12Paragraph 12 Repealed
  181. Voting at meeting Repealed
  182. 13Paragraph 13 Repealed
  183. Objections by creditors Repealed
  184. Adjournment of meeting Repealed
  185. Minutes of meeting Repealed
  186. 16Paragraph 16 Repealed
  187. Part III: Meetings of Commissioners Repealed
  188. 22Paragraph 22 Repealed
  189. Part I: Consequential Amendments Repealed
  190. The Judicial Factors (Scotland) Act 1880 (c.4) Repealed
  191. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  192. Repealed
  193. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  194. The Judicial Factors (Scotland) Act 1889 (c.39) Repealed
  195. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  196. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  197. The Conveyancing (Scotland) Act 1924 (c. 27) Repealed
  198. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  199. ... Repealed
  200. Repealed
  201. 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
  202. The Conveyancing and Feudal Reform (Scotland) Act 1970 (c.35) Repealed
  203. 8Paragraph 8 Repealed
  204. The Superannuation Act 1972 (c.11) Repealed
  205. 9Paragraph 9 Repealed
  206. Repealed
  207. 10Paragraph 10 Repealed
  208. The Prescription and Limitation (Scotland) Act 1973 (c.52) Repealed
  209. 11Paragraph 11 Repealed
  210. The Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (c.65) Repealed
  211. 12Paragraph 12 Repealed
  212. The Social Security Pensions Act 1975 (c.60) Repealed
  213. The Employment Protection (Consolidation) Act 1978 (c.44) Repealed
  214. The Land Registration (Scotland) Act 1979 (c.33) Repealed
  215. The Banking Act 1979 (c.37) Repealed
  216. 16Paragraph 16 Repealed
  217. The Estate Agents Act 1979 (c.38) Repealed
  218. 17Paragraph 17 Repealed
  219. The Value Added Tax Act 1983 (c.55) Repealed
  220. 18Paragraph 18 Repealed
  221. Repealed
  222. 19—22Paragraph 19—22 Repealed
  223. The Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985 (c.37) Repealed
  224. 23Paragraph 23 Repealed
  225. Part II: Re-enactment of Certain Provisions of Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1913 (c. 20) Repealed
  226. Arrestments and Poindings Repealed
  227. Exemptions from stamp or other duties for conveyances, deeds et ceteralaetc. relating to sequestrated estates Repealed