Bankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007

31 Restriction of debtor's right to appeal under sections 49(6) and 53(6) of the 1985 Act S

(1) In section 49 of the 1985 Act (adjudication of claims)—

(a) in subsection (6), after “debtor” insert “ (subject to subsection (6A) below) ”; and

(b) after subsection (6), insert—

“(6A) A debtor may appeal under subsection (6) above if, and only if, he satisfies the sheriff that he has, or is likely to have, a pecuniary interest in the outcome of the appeal.”.

(2) In section 53 of that Act (procedure after end of accounting period)—

(a) in subsection (6), after “debtor” insert “ (subject to subsection (6A) below) ”; and

(b) after subsection (6), insert—

“(6A) A debtor may appeal under subsection (6) above if, and only if, he satisfies the Accountant in Bankruptcy or, as the case may be, the sheriff that he has, or is likely to have, a pecuniary interest in the outcome of the appeal.”.