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Raymond Saul and Co (A Firm) v Holden and Another; In re Hemming (deceased): ChD 12 Nov 2008

The claimant was sole residuary legatee of his mother’s estate. He became bankrupt, but was released by automatic discharge from the bankruptcy before the administration of the estate was completed. He challenged the solicitors who wished to pay the estate to his trustee. Held: The value of the estate was payable to the trustee in … Continue reading Raymond Saul and Co (A Firm) v Holden and Another; In re Hemming (deceased): ChD 12 Nov 2008

Stonham v Ramrattan and Another: CA 16 Feb 2011

The bankrupt, while solvent had acquired a property which was first put in his own sole name, but then transferred to his wife outwardly ‘in consideration of love and affection’. Several years later, on the bankruptcy, the trustee sought to have the transaction set aside. The bankrupt, now discharged, said that in fact the original … Continue reading Stonham v Ramrattan and Another: CA 16 Feb 2011

Mountney v Treharne: CA 8 Aug 2002

In ancillary relief proceedings in a divorce, the husband had been ordered to transfer his interest in property to his wife. Before it was put into effect, he became insolvent. The wife and receiver competed for the interest to have been transferred. Held: Upon the order taking effect (upon the decree absolute), the wife acquired … Continue reading Mountney v Treharne: CA 8 Aug 2002

In Re Palmer, Deceased (A Debtor): ChD 25 Mar 1994

The court considered the effect of the doctrine of relation back on a property of which the bankrupt was formerly a joint tenant where the bankrupt had died after the act of bankruptcy but before adjudication. Held: A deceased’s share in property held under a joint tenancy was not caught by an insolvency after the … Continue reading In Re Palmer, Deceased (A Debtor): ChD 25 Mar 1994

Lewis and Another v Metropolitan Property Realizations Ltd: ChD 21 Nov 2008

Nothing in the 2003 changes to the 1986 Act operated so that a trustee in bankruptcy who sold an interest of the bankrupt for a deferred payment had not realised the interest. Accordingly, on the bankrupt’s release, that interest had been assigned out of the bankrupt’s estate and did not revert to him. Proudman J … Continue reading Lewis and Another v Metropolitan Property Realizations Ltd: ChD 21 Nov 2008

Lewis and Another v Metropolitan Property Realisations Ltd: CA 12 Jun 2009

The bankrupts appealed against the refusal of a declaration that their home was now free of the claims of the defendants who had taken an assignment from the trustee in bankruptcy of the trustee’s interest in the house for a consideration of a share in any value on a sale. Held: The 1986 Act had … Continue reading Lewis and Another v Metropolitan Property Realisations Ltd: CA 12 Jun 2009

Shlosberg v Avonwick Holdings Ltd and Others: ChD 5 May 2016

Application by a bankrupt, for an order directing that the Second Respondent should cease acting as solicitors for both the First Respondent (‘Avonwick’) and the Third Respondents, Moore Stephens LLP, his joint trustees in bankruptcy. Held: The appication was granted. The exercise of control of privileged information was not governed by the ownership of the … Continue reading Shlosberg v Avonwick Holdings Ltd and Others: ChD 5 May 2016

Raja v Rubin and Another: CA 19 Mar 1999

Having waived his right to a dividend under a voluntary arrangement, a creditor could not object to its later variation to include other creditors, despite an absence of explicit power in the deed for this purpose. Waiver should have been made explicit. Citations: Times 14-Apr-1999, [1999] EWCA Civ 1039, [1999] 3 All ER 72 Statutes: … Continue reading Raja v Rubin and Another: CA 19 Mar 1999

Allen v Hurst and Others: ChD 26 Aug 2022

Applicant’s application for an order under s.423 of the Insolvency Act 1986 to set aside the Declaration of Trust in respect of the Property which he maintains was entered into for the purpose of putting assets beyond the reach of creditors. Judges: ICC Judge Barber Citations: [2022] EWHC 2204 (Ch) Links: Bailii Statutes: Insolvency Act … Continue reading Allen v Hurst and Others: ChD 26 Aug 2022

Woodland-Ferrari v UCL Group Retirement Benefits Scheme: ChD 5 Jul 2002

The bankrupt had received his discharge from the bankruptcy and the debts associated. After the discharge he received a statutory demand from the trustees of a pension fund claiming sums from him alleging his dishonest breach of trust. He replied by saying that he had been discharged. Held: To constitute a ‘fraudulent breach of trust’ … Continue reading Woodland-Ferrari v UCL Group Retirement Benefits Scheme: ChD 5 Jul 2002

A Straume (UK) Ltd v Bradlor Developments Ltd: ChD 29 Jun 1999

An adjudication of a building dispute under the Insolvency Act, was ‘other proceedings’ within the Act, and therefore before such steps were taken against a company in administration, the applicant had first to obtain leave from the court. Citations: Times 29-Jun-1999 Statutes: Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, Insolvency Act 1986 11(3) Jurisdiction: England … Continue reading A Straume (UK) Ltd v Bradlor Developments Ltd: ChD 29 Jun 1999

Chohan v Saggar and Another: CA 27 Dec 1993

The word ‘and’ in sections 423(2)(a) and 423(2)(b) is to be read conjunctively not disjunctively. Section 238(3) is to be interpreted as requiring restoration of the former position ‘as far as possible’ or ‘as far as practicable’, and that accordingly subsequent events were not an absolute bar against setting aside the sale. Nourse LJ: ‘The … Continue reading Chohan v Saggar and Another: CA 27 Dec 1993

BTI 2014 Llc v Sequana SA and Others: CA 6 Feb 2019

The Court considered a Director’s duty to act in the interests of his company’s creditors. The Directors were said to have paid out an excessive dividend to put assets beyond the reach of its creditors. Judges: Longmore, David Richards, Henderson LJJ Citations: [2019] EWCA Civ 112, [2019] 2 All ER (Comm) 13, [2019] BCC 631, … Continue reading BTI 2014 Llc v Sequana SA and Others: CA 6 Feb 2019

Bagnall QC v Official Receiver: CA 1 Dec 2003

Citations: ,[2004] 1 WLR 2832, [2003] EWCA Civ 1925, [2004] 2 All ER 294 Links: Bailii Statutes: Insolvency Act 1986 279 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Citing: Appeal from – Bagnall QC v the Official Receiver ChD 18-Jun-2003 The bankrupt was to receive his automatic discharge. The receiver had applied ex parte to suspend the automatic … Continue reading Bagnall QC v Official Receiver: CA 1 Dec 2003

Ross and Holmes v HM Revenue and Customs: ChD 12 Jan 2010

The claimants appealed against bankruptcy orders made against assessed liability to income tax and penalties. As solicitors, their practice had suffered intervention, but they argued that their assets comfortably exceeded their liabilities and that they should have been given more time to pay. Held: They said that as a result of the intervention within their … Continue reading Ross and Holmes v HM Revenue and Customs: ChD 12 Jan 2010

Winsor v Bloom and Others; In re Railtrack plc (in railway administration): CA 10 Jul 2002

The claimant, the Rail regulator appealed a decision that he had to apply to court for directions under the 1986 Act before allowing other rail operators access to the track after the company had gone into railway administration. Held: Section 17 of the 1993 Act was sufficient to allow the regulator to make such an … Continue reading Winsor v Bloom and Others; In re Railtrack plc (in railway administration): CA 10 Jul 2002

Area Estates Ltd v Weir: CA 20 Jul 2010

The parties contracted for the sale and purchase of land with vacant possession. It was subject to a lease which the seller said had been surrendered, and it refused to accept any requisitions of objections. After exchange it appeared that the tenant was bankrupt, and the surrender ineffective in law. Upon discovery of this the … Continue reading Area Estates Ltd v Weir: CA 20 Jul 2010

AES Barry Ltd v Txu Europe Energy Trading: ChD 15 Jul 2004

Patten J considered whether to grant consent to a monetary action against the company now in administration, and said: ‘it will be in exceptional cases that the Court gives a creditor whose claim is simply a monetary one, a right by the taking of proceedings to override and pre-empt that statutory machinery.’ Judges: Patten J … Continue reading AES Barry Ltd v Txu Europe Energy Trading: ChD 15 Jul 2004

Alemo-Herron v Parkwood Leisure Ltd: EAT 12 Jan 2009

EAT TRANSFER OF UNDERTAKINGS: Acquired rights directive TRANSFER OF UNDERTAKINGS: Varying terms of employment As a matter of construction of TUPE Reg 5(1), a contractual term entitling employees to pay ‘in accordance with collective agreements negotiated from time to time by [the NJC]’ is protected on a TUPE transfer to the private sector so as … Continue reading Alemo-Herron v Parkwood Leisure Ltd: EAT 12 Jan 2009

Bristol Airport Plc and Another v Powdrill and Others: CA 21 Dec 1989

An airline company went into administration. The airport seized two airplanes. The administrators claimed they were property within the administration, could not be seized without a court order, and the court should exercise its discretion not to allow seizure. Held: The definition of property in the 1982 Act was wide enough to include leased property. … Continue reading Bristol Airport Plc and Another v Powdrill and Others: CA 21 Dec 1989

Goel v Pick: ChD 12 Apr 2006

The bankrupt had been entitled to a valuable vehicle registration mark ‘AMR 1T’. He sold it to a creditor, the claimant to clear that debt. The trustee now said that the purported assignment was ineffective. Held: ‘VRMs are assigned to vehicles, not to registered owners or other individuals. The Secretary of State has power to … Continue reading Goel v Pick: ChD 12 Apr 2006

In re GHE Realisations Ltd (In Administration): ChD 4 Nov 2005

The administrators having made a distribution, concluded that no further assets would be recovered and sought directions from the court to allow them to withdraw and close the administration. Held: The court had power to make the order requested which would lead to the dissolution of the company. The test was expressed in the present … Continue reading In re GHE Realisations Ltd (In Administration): ChD 4 Nov 2005

In re Overnight Limited; Goldfarb v Higgins and Another: ChD 11 Feb 2009

The liquidator sought to commence an action for fraudulent trading against a former director, who responded that the claim was time barred. Held: The claim arose when the winding-up order was made and not on any of the earlier dates suggested by the second respondent. Judges: Sir Andrew Morritt Links: Times Statutes: Insolvency Act 1986 … Continue reading In re Overnight Limited; Goldfarb v Higgins and Another: ChD 11 Feb 2009

Ultraframe (UK) Ltd v Rigby and others: CA 19 Jan 2005

Appeal against strike out of application to have set aside deeds of assignment. Judges: Brooke VP, Arden LJJ Citations: [2005] EWCA Civ 276 Links: Bailii Statutes: Insolvency Act 1986 167(3) 168(5) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Citing: Cited – In Re Edennote Ltd; Tottenham Hotspur plc v Ryman CA 21-May-1996 The company was in liquidation. Terence … Continue reading Ultraframe (UK) Ltd v Rigby and others: CA 19 Jan 2005

Regina v Secretary of State for Social Security, Ex parte Taylor and Chapman: ChD 5 Feb 1996

The applicants were in turn the recipient of a Social Fund loan and a claimant who had been overpaid benefit. Both were later declared bankrupt. The Secretary of State then began to recover the loan and overpayment by deduction from their current benefits. They argued that he was unable to do so because of section … Continue reading Regina v Secretary of State for Social Security, Ex parte Taylor and Chapman: ChD 5 Feb 1996

Warley Continental Services Ltd (in liquidation) v Johal: ChD 7 Oct 2002

The liquidator sought to revoke or suspend the voluntary arrangement on the grounds of a material irregularity, but the application was lodged well outside the statutory 28 day limit, and he first sought leave to apply out of time. Held: The court had a discretion to extend the limit, and could take into account a … Continue reading Warley Continental Services Ltd (in liquidation) v Johal: ChD 7 Oct 2002

In Re Edennote Ltd; Tottenham Hotspur plc v Ryman: ChD 1 Nov 1994

The company Edennote had been wound up on insolvency. It had a possible claim for fees against Tottenham, owned by Mr Sugare. The shareholder, Terry Venables, took an assignment of that action. An application was made to set aside the assignment and to remove the liquidator. Held: The application succeeded. The assignment of the action … Continue reading In Re Edennote Ltd; Tottenham Hotspur plc v Ryman: ChD 1 Nov 1994

Trident International Limited v Barlow: ChD 27 Feb 1998

Judges: Eben Hamilton QC Citations: [1998] 2 BCLC 164 Statutes: Insolvency Act 1986 11(3)(c) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: Appeal from – Trident International Limited v Barlow; Hughes and Goodman (the Joint Administrators of Hamley Plc and Jeffrey (Rogers) Imports Limited CA 30-Jul-1999 A contractual possessory lien, coupled with a right to sell and … Continue reading Trident International Limited v Barlow: ChD 27 Feb 1998

Bagnall QC v the Official Receiver: ChD 18 Jun 2003

The bankrupt was to receive his automatic discharge. The receiver had applied ex parte to suspend the automatic discharge. The bankrupt appealed. Held: The court had power to make such an order. The court had seen strong prima facie evidence that the bankrupt had failed in his obligation to co-operate with the receiver. The failure … Continue reading Bagnall QC v the Official Receiver: ChD 18 Jun 2003

In Re the Working Project Ltd; In Re Fosterdown Ltd and Others: ChD 27 Oct 1994

Company disqualification proceedings may conclude in the county court after a winding up of the company in that court. The power to disqualify directors survives the finishing of the winding up of the company, even though the Official Receiver had had no right to commence the proceedings and the County Court had had no jurisdiction … Continue reading In Re the Working Project Ltd; In Re Fosterdown Ltd and Others: ChD 27 Oct 1994

In re Luna Metal Products Ltd (in Administration): CA 14 Dec 2006

The administrators held cash. They proposed a distribution giving creditors who would on a winding up be preferential, full preference. They appealed refusal by the court to sanction the proposal. Held: The court had no power to make such an order. From the cases there were three sources for the court’s power to sanction, or … Continue reading In re Luna Metal Products Ltd (in Administration): CA 14 Dec 2006

Mirror Group Newspapers Plc v Maxwell and Others (No 2): ChD 15 Jul 1997

The Court reminded insolvency practitioners of fiduciary duties to creditors when refusing application for further payment on account of costs. Ferris J considered the principles applicable to fixing the remuneration of receivers of the estate of Robert Maxwell appointed by the court under section 37 of the 1981 Act. Their total recoveries before their remuneration … Continue reading Mirror Group Newspapers Plc v Maxwell and Others (No 2): ChD 15 Jul 1997

Polly Peck International Plc v The Marangos Hotel Company Ltd and Others: CA 7 May 1998

Leave had been given for the insolvent plaintiff company to bring proceedings. The defendant now challenged that leave. Held: A claim that a massively insolvent company had wrongfully occupied Turkish Cypriot property would not allow a claim of remedial constructive trust against assets held by liquidator here. A so-called ‘remedial constructive trust’ is not known … Continue reading Polly Peck International Plc v The Marangos Hotel Company Ltd and Others: CA 7 May 1998

Dennison v Krasner, Lesser, Lawrence: CA 6 Apr 2000

A retirement annuity or personal pension was part of a bankrupt’s estate before the recent Act, and vested immediately in the trustee on the bankruptcy. As such there was no need to make application to the court under s310 for an income payment order before those assets could be made available to the creditors. Acts … Continue reading Dennison v Krasner, Lesser, Lawrence: CA 6 Apr 2000

Biosource Technologies Inc v Axia Genetics Plc (In Administration): ChD 25 Nov 1999

The rule which prevents a company in administration being prosecuted without the leave of the court, was not intended only to restrict creditors. Here another company wanted to bring patent infringement proceedings, but were first to be required to obtain the court’s consent. Citations: Times 25-Nov-1999, Gazette 25-Nov-1999 Statutes: Insolvency Act 1986 11(3)(d) Insolvency, Litigation … Continue reading Biosource Technologies Inc v Axia Genetics Plc (In Administration): ChD 25 Nov 1999

Jacobs v Official Receiver; In re Jacobs (a bankrupt): ChD 3 Apr 1998

The bankrupt was due to have his automatic discharge, but the Official Receiver applied on the day before for the discharge for an interim suspension of the discharge to allow consideration of his alleged lack of co-operation. The bankrupt said the court had no power to make such an order. The Official receiver had served … Continue reading Jacobs v Official Receiver; In re Jacobs (a bankrupt): ChD 3 Apr 1998

In re Mark One (Oxford Street) plc: 1999

Jacob J referred to the inherent jurisdiction of the court with particular reference to Ex parte James. Judges: Jacob J Citations: [1999] 1 WLR 1445, [1999] 1 All ER 608 Statutes: Insolvency Act 1986 14(3) Cited by: Not followed – In re Luna Metal Products Ltd (in Administration) CA 14-Dec-2006 The administrators held cash. They … Continue reading In re Mark One (Oxford Street) plc: 1999

Official Receiver v Environment Agency: CA 5 Aug 1999

A waste management licence could constitute both property and onerous property for the purposes of the Insolvency Act. It could also be an interest incidental to the land to which it related. Because of this the liquidator of a waste management company could disclaim the licence without committing an offence under the Act. Citations: Times … Continue reading Official Receiver v Environment Agency: CA 5 Aug 1999

Masters and Others v Leaver: CA 2 Sep 1999

A judgment obtained by default against a bankrupt in a foreign jurisdiction, was not sufficient evidence of itself, to establish that the debt which it proved had been obtained or created by fraud, or by a fraud to which they were a party. The party had been debarred from defending himself, and a finding on … Continue reading Masters and Others v Leaver: CA 2 Sep 1999

In Re Lee (A Bankrupt): CA 22 Aug 1999

The court has sufficient discretion to order that the surplus proceeds of sale of a leasehold interest could be paid to the liquidator despite his having himself disclaimed any interest in the lease. Nobody else had claimed an interest, and the creditors should receive the benefit. This was sensible despite the apparent termination of the … Continue reading In Re Lee (A Bankrupt): CA 22 Aug 1999

Carr v British International Helicopter: EAT 1993

An employee claimed re-instatement following alleged unfair selection for redundancy by an administrator. Held: The effect of the 1986 Act was not that proceedings brought against a company in administration without consent or the permission of the court were a nullity, but only that they were liable to be stayed as other proceedings in section … Continue reading Carr v British International Helicopter: EAT 1993

In Re A Debtor (No 32 of 1993): ChD 1 Mar 1994

A voluntary arrangement can be offered where only one creditor may stay bankruptcy proceedings. Rejection of less than the full amount by a petitioning creditor was not necessarily unreasonable. Judges: Mr Timothy Lloyd QC Citations: Times 01-Mar-1994, Gazette 11-May-1994, [1994] 1WLR 899 Statutes: Insolvency Act 1986 271(3)(c) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: Cited – … Continue reading In Re A Debtor (No 32 of 1993): ChD 1 Mar 1994

Razzaq v Pala: QBD 6 Jun 1997

The forfeiture of a bankrupt’s lease is not an exercise of a security disallowing landlord from proving in the bankruptcy. the right of physical re-entry is neither a ‘security’ nor a ‘remedy’ within the meaning of those provisions, nor does it constitute ‘other proceedings’ or the execution of ‘other legal process’. The present law is … Continue reading Razzaq v Pala: QBD 6 Jun 1997

In Re T and D Industries Plc and Another: ChD 23 Nov 1999

An administrator appointed under the Act was free to dispose of a company’s assets without first making an application to court for permission, and without first obtaining approval of his proposal from the creditors. The administrator’s role would require difficult and sometimes urgent decisions. Judges: Neuberger J Citations: Times 23-Nov-1999, Gazette 01-Dec-1999 Statutes: Insolvency Act … Continue reading In Re T and D Industries Plc and Another: ChD 23 Nov 1999

In Re Powershore (Trading) Ltd; In Re Homepower Stores Ltd: ChD 19 May 1997

The Court has no authority to make an order to control how any future liquidator of a company should distribute the assets on insolvency. It is wrong to seek to fetter his acts and discretions in this way. Citations: Times 19-May-1997 Statutes: Insolvency Act 1986 18(3), 14(3) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Insolvency Updated: 08 April … Continue reading In Re Powershore (Trading) Ltd; In Re Homepower Stores Ltd: ChD 19 May 1997

In Re Powerstore (Trading) Ltd; In Re Homepower Stores Ltd: ChD 18 Jun 1997

A court has no jurisdiction to make an order which seeks to bind future decisions of future liquidator in favour of group of creditors. Judges: Mr Justice Lightman Citations: Gazette 18-Jun-1997, [1997] 1 WLR 1280 Statutes: Insolvency Act 1986 18(3) 14(3) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: Cited – In re Luna Metal Products Ltd … Continue reading In Re Powerstore (Trading) Ltd; In Re Homepower Stores Ltd: ChD 18 Jun 1997

In Re Melinek (A Bankrupt); Bristol & West Building Society v Alexander (The Trustee Of The Property of Back) (A Bankrupt); Melinek (A Bankrupt): ChD 10 Apr 1997

The applicants sought leave to proceed in actions against the defendants against whom bankruptcy proceedings were pending. Consent should have been obtained before proceedings were issued, but application was now made nunc pro tunc. Held: The court has a free hand in these situations to do what was right and fair. Leave was granted. Judges: … Continue reading In Re Melinek (A Bankrupt); Bristol & West Building Society v Alexander (The Trustee Of The Property of Back) (A Bankrupt); Melinek (A Bankrupt): ChD 10 Apr 1997

Dow Jones and Co Inc v Jameel: CA 3 Feb 2005

Presumption of Damage in Defamation is rebuttable The defendant complained that the presumption in English law that the victim of a libel had suffered damage was incompatible with his right to a fair trial. They said the statements complained of were repetitions of statements made by US authorities. The claimant had asserted that no more … Continue reading Dow Jones and Co Inc v Jameel: CA 3 Feb 2005

In re Cromptons Leisure Machines Ltd: ChD 13 Dec 2006

The section gave the court a jurisdiction to authorise payments to people would be preferred creditors in a winding up. Judges: Lewison J Citations: Times 27-Dec-2006 Statutes: Insolvency Act 1986 18(3) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Citing: Cited – Colchester Estates (Cardiff) v Carlton Industries plc ChD 30-Mar-1984 If a decision of a court has been … Continue reading In re Cromptons Leisure Machines Ltd: ChD 13 Dec 2006

Re Allied Wallet Ltd: ChD 24 Feb 2022

Citations: [2022] EWHC 402 (Ch) Links: Bailii Statutes: Insolvency Act 1986 168(3), Payment Services Regulations 2017 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Insolvency, Financial Services Updated: 02 April 2022; Ref: scu.672157

In re Polly Peck International plc, Ex parte the joint administrators: ChD 1994

The purposes of a liquidation, or administration or receivership of a company must include the gathering of information as to the conduct of the affairs of the company, and those who had conducted them so that the office-holder can report to the Secretary of State as he is required to do by section 7(3) of … Continue reading In re Polly Peck International plc, Ex parte the joint administrators: ChD 1994

Sands and Another v Singh and Others: ChD 1 Jun 2015

The court was asked whether or not the applicant trustees in bankruptcy of Mr. Tarlochan Singh (‘the bankrupt’) have lost all their rights under the provisions of s. 283A of the Insolvency Act 1986 (‘the Act’) to a particular property. The property was at the date of the bankruptcy registered in the bankrupt’s name. It … Continue reading Sands and Another v Singh and Others: ChD 1 Jun 2015

Thakrar v Ciro Citterio Menswear Plc In Administration: ChD 1 Oct 2002

Disputes arose between shareholders in a family company. Proceedings which expressly excluded the company were settled, but the company became insolvent. A later settlement was refused approval by the judge without the creditors consent. The claimant now sought a declaration that the earlier compromise bound the company. The company argued that the agreement was conditional … Continue reading Thakrar v Ciro Citterio Menswear Plc In Administration: ChD 1 Oct 2002

Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission v Beesley and Another: ChD 11 Mar 2010

The agency challenged the inclusion in an individual voluntary arrangement of the father’s arrears of child support. The creditors meeting had approved a full and final settlement. 94% of the debts were arrears of child support. The Commission said that such arrears were not subject to the arrangement, and the arrangement was unfair to it. … Continue reading Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission v Beesley and Another: ChD 11 Mar 2010

Irish Reel Productions Ltd v Capitol Films Ltd: ChD 10 Feb 2010

The petitioner’s winding-up petition had been dismissed on the defendant company being put into administration. The petitioner asked for its costs to be paid as an administration expense payable in priority to the administrator’s expenses. Held: Rule 2.12 must be read purposively. The order could be made, though not with the priority requested. Briggs J … Continue reading Irish Reel Productions Ltd v Capitol Films Ltd: ChD 10 Feb 2010

Regina v Kearns: CACD 22 Mar 2002

The defendant had failed to account for the disappearance of a substantial part of his estate to the official receiver following his bankruptcy. He appealed his conviction for failing to provide an account, saying that the requirement to provide information infringed his right of silence and to a fair trial. Held: The provisions were not … Continue reading Regina v Kearns: CACD 22 Mar 2002

Heath v Tang, Stevens v Peacock: CA 11 Aug 1993

The bankrupt applicants each applied to the Court of Appeal for leave to appeal against the judgment for a liquidated sum on which the bankruptcy petition had been based. In the first case, the trustee in bankruptcy indicated his unwillingness to pursue an appeal; in the second, no trustee had been appointed. Held: A bankrupt … Continue reading Heath v Tang, Stevens v Peacock: CA 11 Aug 1993

Rehman v Chamberlain and Another: ChD 6 Sep 2011

The claimant asserted as against the liquidator, a floating and registered charge over the company’s assets. The liquidator said that it had been granted within the twelve months prior to the onset of the insolvency, was caught by section 245(3)(b), and requested rectification of the register. The claimants relied on an opinion from senior counsel. … Continue reading Rehman v Chamberlain and Another: ChD 6 Sep 2011

Berr, Regina (on the Prosecution of) v Lowe: CACD 17 Feb 2009

The defendant appealed against a confiscation order, alleging abuse of process by the prosecution. He had transferred land from the company just before it went into liquidation, and admitted the offence under the 1986 Act. He complained that the liquidator having recovered the land the further confiscation action was an abuse. Held: The transfer had … Continue reading Berr, Regina (on the Prosecution of) v Lowe: CACD 17 Feb 2009

Chohan v Saggar: ChD 1992

Section 423(3) of the 1986 Act requires a plaintiff to show a dominant purpose to remove assets from the reach of actual or potential claimants or creditors, but not excluding the possibility that there might be other purposes behind the relevant . .

In Re Melinek (A Bankrupt); Bristol and West Building Society v Alexander (The Trustee Of The Property of Back) (A Bankrupt); Melinek (A Bankrupt): ChD 10 Apr 1997

References: Times 10-Apr-1997, (1998) 1 BCLC 485 Coram: David Young QC The applicants sought leave to proceed in actions against the defendants against whom bankruptcy proceedings were pending. Consnet should have been obtained before proceedings were issued, but application was now made nunc pro tunc. Held: The court has a free hand in these situations … Continue reading In Re Melinek (A Bankrupt); Bristol and West Building Society v Alexander (The Trustee Of The Property of Back) (A Bankrupt); Melinek (A Bankrupt): ChD 10 Apr 1997