DEBTORS ACT 1957 (REVISED 1981)

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1 PART I PRELIMINARY-1. Short title.

2 PART I PRELIMINARY-2. Interpretation.

3 PART II EXECUTION IN RESPECT OF JUDGMENT DEBTS-3. Execution in respect of judgment debts.

4 PART III ARREST, EXAMINATION AND IMPRISONMENT OF JUDGMENT DEBTORS-4. Judgment debtor summons.

5 PART III ARREST, EXAMINATION AND IMPRISONMENT OF JUDGMENT DEBTORS-5. Power of court to order discharge of debtor.

6 PART III ARREST, EXAMINATION AND IMPRISONMENT OF JUDGMENT DEBTORS-6. Arrest of judgment debtor.

7 PART III ARREST, EXAMINATION AND IMPRISONMENT OF JUDGMENT DEBTORS-7. Interim order for protection of debtor's property.

8 PART III ARREST, EXAMINATION AND IMPRISONMENT OF JUDGMENT DEBTORS-8. An order for payment by instalments not to be a bar to execution.

9 PART III ARREST, EXAMINATION AND IMPRISONMENT OF JUDGMENT DEBTORS-9. Rules of court may be made as to deposit to be furnished by judgment creditor.

10 PART III ARREST, EXAMINATION AND IMPRISONMENT OF JUDGMENT DEBTORS-10. Arrest or commitment to be dependent on deposit of expenses.

11 PART III ARREST, EXAMINATION AND IMPRISONMENT OF JUDGMENT DEBTORS-11. Expenses to be added to judgment debt.

12 PART III ARREST, EXAMINATION AND IMPRISONMENT OF JUDGMENT DEBTORS-12. Commitment of defaulting trustee, etc.

13 PART III ARREST, EXAMINATION AND IMPRISONMENT OF JUDGMENT DEBTORS-13. Discharge or suspension of order.

14 PART III ARREST, EXAMINATION AND IMPRISONMENT OF JUDGMENT DEBTORS-14. Imprisonment not to operate as satisfaction.

15 PART IV ARREST BEFORE JUDGMENT-15. Where defendant may be required to furnish security for appearance.

16 PART IV ARREST BEFORE JUDGMENT-16. Procedure on application by surety to be discharged.

17 PART IV ARREST BEFORE JUDGMENT-17. Procedure where defendant fails to furnish security or find fresh security.

18 PART IV ARREST BEFORE JUDGMENT-18. Application by defendant.

19 PART V ATTACHMENT OF PROPERTY BEFORE JUDGMENT-19. Seizure of property before judgment.

20 PART V ATTACHMENT OF PROPERTY BEFORE JUDGMENT-20. Court may release property.

21 PART V ATTACHMENT OF PROPERTY BEFORE JUDGMENT-21. Order for sale of perishable goods.

22 PART V ATTACHMENT OF PROPERTY BEFORE JUDGMENT-22. Property liable to execution.

23 PART VI DAMAGES FOR IMPROPER ARREST OR ATTACHMENT-23. Compensation for improper arrest or attachment.

24 PART VII REPEAL-24. Repeal.

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