Debtors_(Scotland)_Act_1838

Debtors (Scotland) Act 1838

Debtors (Scotland) Act 1838

United Kingdom legislation

The Debtors (Scotland) Act 1838 (1 & 2 Vict. c. 114), sometimes the Personal Diligence Act, was an Act of Parliament in the United Kingdom, signed into law on 16 August 1838. It amended the law of Scotland in matters relating to personal diligence - how the person or property of a debtor could be secured - arrestments and poindings (pronounced pindings). The effect was to simplify the form of proceedings and reduce their expense.

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    The citation of this Act by this short title was authorised by the Short Titles Act 1896, section 1 and the first schedule. Due to the repeal of those provisions it is now authorised by section 19(2) of the Interpretation Act 1978.
  • The British almanac of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, for the year 1839. The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, London, 1839.
  • Text of the Debtors (Scotland) Act 1838 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.
  • "Debtors (Scotland) Act 1880" [43 & 44 Vict. c. 34 (1880)]. Legislation.gov.uk. The National Archives of United Kingdom. 7 September 1880.


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