# The Insolvency Rules 1986, Rule 2.83: Secured creditors


(1) If a secured creditor realises his security, he may prove for the balance of his debt, after deducting the amount realised.
(2) If a secured creditor voluntarily surrenders his security for the general benefit of creditors, he may prove for his whole debt, as if it were unsecured.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1986/1925/rule/2.83 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/insolvency-rules-1986/rule-2.83
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