Section 228: Actions stayed on winding-up order.

Insolvency Act 1986 · 1986 c. 45View on legislation.gov.uk

Insolvency Act 1986
- Section 227: Power of court to stay, sist or restrain proceedings.
- Section 229: Provisions of this Part to be cumulative.

Part V: Winding Up of Unregistered Companies

Where an order has been made for winding up an unregistered company, no action or proceding shall be proceeded with or commenced against any contributory of the company in respect of any debt of the company, except by leave of the court, and subject to such terms as the court may impose.

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