ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Insolvency Act
56. Execution process not to be begin or continue after bankruptcy order advertised
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
56. Execution process not to be begin or continue after bankruptcy order advertised
(1)A creditor may not begin or continue an execution process in respect of the bankrupt's property or person for the recovery of a debt provable in the bankruptcy, after the Official Receiver—(a)has published an advertisement notifying the bankruptcy; or(b)has given notice of the bankruptcy to the creditor.(2)After the notice of the bankruptcy notice has been advertised, or after being given notice of the bankruptcy by the Official Receiver, a creditor may not seize or sell any property by means of distress for rent owed by the bankrupt.(3)If the distress procedure has already begun, such a creditor may continue with the procedure only with the approval of the Court and subject to such conditions as the Court may specify.