Insolvency (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2016

References to things in writing

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2.—(1) After Article 2A of the Insolvency Order (proceedings under EC Regulation: modified definition of property) insert—

2B.    References to things in writing

(1) A reference in this Order to a thing in writing includes that thing in electronic form.

(2) Paragraph (1) does not apply to the following provisions—

(a)Article 97(2) (dissent from arrangement under Article 96);

(b)Article 103(1) (definition of inability to pay debts; the statutory demand);

(c)Article 186(1) (inability to pay debts: unpaid creditor for £750 or more);

(d)Article 187 (inability to pay debts: debt remaining unsatisfied after action brought); and

(e)Article 242(1) and (2) (definition of “inability to pay”, etc.; the statutory demand)..

(2) Paragraph 1(2) of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Order (interpretation) is repealed.