- 6 Marks
Question
Explain THREE reasons for which a creditor shall be entitled to present a bankruptcy petition against a debtor.
Answer
- Debt of at least N2,000: The debt owed by the debtor must be at least N2,000 before a creditor can present a bankruptcy petition.
- Liquidated Debt: The debt must be a liquidated sum, payable either immediately or at some future time that is certain.
- Act of Bankruptcy: The act of bankruptcy that forms the basis of the petition must have occurred within three months before the presentation of the petition.
- Tags: Bankruptcy, Creditor’s Petition, Liquidated Debt
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Law Relating to Banking
- Series: MAY 2013
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