Debtors Act 1934 s 10

s 10 Commitment of defaulting trustee, etc.

10.—(1) Where the court is satisfied that there has been default by a trustee or person acting in a fiduciary capacity in payment into court of any sum in his possession or under his control, the court may commit such trustee or person to prison for a term which may extend to 6 months:Provided that no such committal shall be ordered, if it appears to the court that the trustee or person aforesaid has acted innocently in the matter. (2) Upon payment of the amount due the prisoner shall be immediately released.

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