Debtors (Scotland) Act 1838
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| Text of the Debtors (Scotland) Act 1838 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. |
The Debtors (Scotland) Act 1838 (
Act of Parliament in the United Kingdom, signed into law on 16 August 1838. It amended the law of Scotland in matters relating to personal diligence
- how the person or property of a debtor could be secured - arrestments and poindings (pronounced pindings). The effect was to simplify the form of proceedings and reduce their expense.
References
- short title was authorised by the Short Titles Act 1896, section 1 and the first schedule. Due to the repeal of those provisions it is now authorised by section 19(2) of the Interpretation Act 1978.
- The British almanac of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, for the year 1839. The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, London, 1839.
External links
- Text of the Debtors (Scotland) Act 1838 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.
- "Debtors (Scotland) Act 1880" [43 & 44 Vict. c. 34 (1880)]. Legislation.gov.uk. The National Archives of United Kingdom. 7 September 1880.
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