BANKRUPTCY.
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able after the or , the ikes any hich less of a not uits her his ngs nt, frot Ita 's ed) is jed for dit m, able for his unsecured creditors and for the costs of bankruptcy and administration do not together amount to 25 per cent. on the unsecured debts proved, unless the jury is satisfied that the extent of his insolvency arose from his misfortune unaccompanied by dishonesty or reckless speculation or extravagance on his part.
of creditor making false claim, etc. [32 & 33 Vict. v. 62 s. 14.]
83. If any creditor in any bankruptcy or composition with Punishment creditors under the provisions of this Ordinance wilfully and with intent to defraud makes any false claim, or any proof, declaration, or statement of account which is untrue in any material particular, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable with imprisonment for any term not exceeding one year.
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84.-(1) If, in the course of any proceedings taken under any Prosecution bankruptcy petition or on the representation of the trustee or of of offences. any creditor, it appears to the Court that there is reason to suppose that any person has been guilty of any offence under this Ordinance, the Court may order the prosecution of such person accordingly, and in any such case may order the person to be prosecuted into custody, if present, or, if not present, may grant a warrant for his arrest and detention until he can be taken before a Magistrate to be dealt with according to law.
(2) Where any person is liable under any other Ordinance, or under any Act of Parliament, or at common law to any punishment or penalty for any offence made punishable by this Ordinance, such person may be proceeded against under such other Ordinance, Act of Parliament, or at common law, or under this Ordinance, so that he be not punished twice for the same offence.
(3) Where a debtor has been guilty of any criminal offence, he shall not be exempt from being proceeded against therefor by reason that he has obtained his discharge or that a composition or scheme of arrangement has been accepted or approved.
ny or re ey id il- Schedules.
85. The forms in the 1st schedule with such variations and Forms. additions as circumstances may require, may be used for proceedings under this Ordinance and shall, as regards the form thereof, be valid and sufficient.
* As amended by No. 30 of 1911.
As amended by No. 50 of 1911.