Right to freeze is beginning to thaw
Series: Construction News ; (6846) 11 December 2003, 14(1)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: Examines how creditors no longer have the automatic right to arrest or inhibit a debtor's assets in Scotland. Points out arrestment is a protective measure granted by the Scottish courts which freezes sums of money pending the outcome of a monetary claim. Also inhibition in Scotland allows freezing of a defender's interest in real estate pending the outcome of a claim. The Human Rights Act 1998 means these rights are no longer available. Proposed new rules look to redress these problems.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS67400 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 124941-1001 |
Examines how creditors no longer have the automatic right to arrest or inhibit a debtor's assets in Scotland. Points out arrestment is a protective measure granted by the Scottish courts which freezes sums of money pending the outcome of a monetary claim. Also inhibition in Scotland allows freezing of a defender's interest in real estate pending the outcome of a claim. The Human Rights Act 1998 means these rights are no longer available. Proposed new rules look to redress these problems.