The court, at any time either before or after making a winding-up order, on proof of probable cause for believing that a contributory is about to quit the United Kingdom or otherwise to abscond or to remove or conceal any of his property for the purpose of evading payment of calls, may cause the contributory to be arrested and his books and papers and moveable personal property to be seized and him and them to be kept safely until such time as the court may order.
Section 158: Power to arrest absconding contributory.
Insolvency Act 1986 · 1986 c. 45View on legislation.gov.uk
Part IV: Winding Up of Companies Registered under the Companies Acts — Chapter VI: Winding Up by the Court
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