基本説明
Sets out the legal principles, explains the legislation and interprets the relevant case law. Covering both corporate and personal insolvency the book considers the duties, and responsibilities of both administrators and receivers.
Full Description
First published in 1869, Kerr & Hunter on Receivers and Administrators sets out the legal principles explains the legislation and interprets the relevant case law. Covering both corporate and personal insolvency the book considers the duties, and responsibilities of both administrators and receivers. It also explains when and why they are appointed, and whether appointed outside court or not. Theauthor team takes the reader through all elements of receivership, administration, and administrative receivership, giving practitioners confidence to act in all situations.
Contents
The nature and incidence of insolvency. The evolution of the administrative machinery of insolvency law. Part 1: Personal insolvency. Bankruptcy law in outline. Voluntary procedures and alternatives to bankruptcy. Who can be made bankrupt? The bankruptcy petition. The bankruptcy order and its consequences: general and procedural aspects. The bankruptcy order and its consequences: Proprietary effects. Proof of debts. Distribution of assets. Termination of bankruptcy. Special cases. Bankruptcy and the criminal law. Part 2: Company insolvency. Section A. Non liquidation procedures: Receivers. Section B. Alternatives to winding up: Company voluntary arrangements in England and Wales. Company administration orders history. Section B(1). The winding up of insolvency companies. Winding up law in outline. Section B(2). Creditors' voluntary winding up: When can a creditor's voluntary winding up take place? Creditors' voluntary winding up: to the appointment of the liquidator. When can a compulsory winding up take pl
