Debtors (Ireland) Act, 1840

In what case warrant of attorney, &c. deemed fraudulent and void.

13. If at any time after the expiration of twenty-one days next after the execution of such warrant of attorney, a commission of bankrupt shall be issued against the person who shall have given such warrant of attorney, under which he shall be duly found and declared a bankrupt, . . . then and in such case, unless such warrant of attorney, or a copy thereof, shall have been filed as aforesaid within the said space of twenty-one days from the execution thereof, or unless judgment shall have been signed, or execution issued on such warrant of attorney within the same period, and in the court in which such warrant of attorney or such copy thereof shall have been filed, such warrant of attorney and the judgment and execution thereon shall be deemed fraudulent and void against the assignees under such commission, . . . and such assignees shall be entitled to recover back and receive, for the use of the creditors of such bankrupt, . . . all and every the monies levied or effects seized under and by virtue of such judgment and execution.