The requirement that a statutory demand must be signed by someone claiming authority of the creditor to sign it could be satisfied by someone who in fact did have authority in law to make the demand. The rules should be read according to its purpose.
Judges:
Morritt, Chadwicj LJJ, Charles J
Citations:
Times 14-Jun-2000, [2000] EWCA Civ 178
Links:
Statutes:
Insolvency Rules 1986/1925 6.1(1)
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Insolvency
Updated: 19 May 2022; Ref: scu.79775