Bankruptcy Act 1861

The Bankruptcy Act 1861[1] is an Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom.

Section 69 abolished the distinction between traders and non traders, so both could apply for bankruptcy.

Section 199 provided that any petition presented after another deed (for example a deed of arrangement with creditors) could be stayed.

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Notes
  1. This short title was conferred on this Act by section 232 of this Act.
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