209 ProtectionN.I.
If a receiver appointed under section 196 [F1 or 198] —
(a)takes action in relation to property which is not realisable property,
(b)would be entitled to take the action if it were realisable property, and
(c)believes on reasonable grounds that he is entitled to take the action,
he is not liable to any person in respect of any loss or damage resulting from the action, except so far as the loss or damage is caused by his negligence.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 209 substituted (1.4.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), s. 94(1), Sch. 8 para. 61; S.I. 2008/755, art. 2(1)(a) (with arts. 3-14)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. 4 applied by S.I. 1989/1341 (N.I. 12), arts. 57(5B), 59(8B) (as substituted (24.3.2003) by Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (c. 29), Supreme Court s. 458(1), Sch. 11 para. 19(2)(3); S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.)
Commencement Information
I1S. 209 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.