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s 46

Petition against 2 or more joint debtors

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Part IVProceedings in connexion with bankruptcy
Division 2Creditors’ petitions

46 Petition against 2 or more joint debtors

(1)

A creditor’s petition may be presented against 2 or more joint debtors, whether partners or not.

(2)

Where there are 2 or more respondents to a creditor’s petition, the Court may make a sequestration order against one or more of them and dismiss the petition in so far as it relates to the other or others.

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