Insolvency Act 1986 · 1986 c. 45View on legislation.gov.uk
Part IX: Bankruptcy — Chapter IV: Administration by Trustee
The bankrupt's estate shall vest in the trustee immediately on his appointment taking effect or, in the case of the official receiver, on his becoming trustee.
Where any property which is, or is to be, comprised in the bankrupt's estate vests in the trustee (whether under this section or under any other provision of this Part), it shall so vest without any conveyance, assignment or transfer.
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