Act of Parliament | |
Long title | An Act to amend the Law relating to Bankruptcy and Insolvency in England. |
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Citation | 24 & 25 Vict. c. 134 |
Territorial extent | Did not extend to Scotland or Ireland, unless where otherwise expressly provided. [2] |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 6 August 1861 |
Commencement | 6 August 1861 as to the appointment of the officers thereby authorised to be appointed. 11 October 1861 as to all other matters and things. [3] |
Repealed | 1 January 1870 [4] |
Other legislation | |
Repealed by | The Bankruptcy Repeal and Insolvent Court Act 1869 (32 & 33 Vict. c. 83), s 20 & Sch, with saving in s 20 |
Status: Repealed |
The Bankruptcy Act 1861 (24 & 25 Vict. c. 134) was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
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Act of Parliament | |
Long title | An Act to amend the Bankruptcy Act (1861). |
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Citation | 25 & 26 Vict. c. 99 |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 7 August 1862 |
Other legislation | |
Repealed by | County Courts Act 1888 |
Status: Repealed |
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