168 Supplementary powers (England and Wales)
Insolvency Act 1986 (1986 c 45) | Legislation

168  Supplementary powers (England and Wales)

(1)     This section applies in the case of a company which is being wound up by the court in England and Wales.

[(2)     The liquidator may seek a decision on any matter from the company's creditors or contributories; and must seek a decision on a matter—

(a)     from the company's creditors, if requested to do so by one-tenth in value of the creditors;

(b)     from the company's contributories, if requested to do so by one-tenth in value of the contributories.]

(3)     The liquidator may apply to the court (in the prescribed manner) for directions in relation

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