The Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989

Interim order of High Court

226.—(1) In the circumstances specified in Articles 227 and 229, the High Court may in the case of a debtor (being an individual) make an interim order under this Article.

(2) An interim order has the effect that, during the period for which it is in force—

(a)no bankruptcy petition relating to the debtor may be presented or proceeded with, and

(b)no other proceedings, and no execution or other legal process, may be commenced or continued against the debtor or his property except with the leave of the High Court.