51 Power to appoint receiver
Insolvency Act 1986 (1986 c 45) | Legislation

51  Power to appoint receiver

(1)     It is competent under the law of Scotland for the holder of a floating charge over all or any part of the property (including uncalled capital), which may from time to time be comprised in the property and undertaking of an incorporated company (whether [a company registered under the Companies Act 2006] or not)[—

(a)     which the Court of Session has jurisdiction to wind up; or

(b)     where paragraph (a) does not apply, in respect of which a court of a member

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