Legal Definitions - Court for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors

Court for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors

The Court for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors was a court located in London that had the power to deal with bankruptcy cases. It was abolished by the Bankruptcy Act of 1861.

John was struggling to pay off his debts and decided to file for bankruptcy. He had to go to the Court for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors to have his case heard.

Mary's business had failed, and she was unable to pay her creditors. She also had to go to the Court for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors to seek relief from her debts.

These examples illustrate how the Court for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors was a court that dealt with bankruptcy cases. People who were unable to pay their debts could go to this court to seek relief and have their cases heard.