Bankruptcy Act 1869
The Bankruptcy Act 1869 (32 & 33 Vict. c. 71) was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
| Act of Parliament | |
Parliament of the United Kingdom | |
| Long title | An Act to consolidate and amend the Law of Bankruptcy. |
|---|---|
| Citation | 32 & 33 Vict. c. 71 |
| Territorial extent | Did not, except in so far as was expressly provided, extend to Scotland or Ireland. |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 9 August 1869 |
| Commencement | 1 January 1870 |
| Other legislation | |
| Repealed by | Bankruptcy Act 1883 s 169(1) & Sch 5, with savings in ss 169(2) & (3) |
Status: Repealed | |
Section 32 established the first statutory regime for preferential debts in bankruptcy, between local rates, taxes, wages and salaries of clerks, servants, labourers and workers.
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