Debtors Act (Ireland) 1872

Definition of “prescribed.

10. In this part of this Act the term “prescribed” means as follows :

16 & 17 Vict. c. 113.

As respects the superior courts of common law, prescribed by general rules to be made in pursuance of the Common Law Procedure Act, 1853 ;

30 & 31 Vict. c. 44.

As respects the superior courts of equity, prescribed by general rules and orders to be made in pursuance of the Chancery (Ireland) Act, 1867.

As respects the civil bill courts, prescribed by general rules to be made under the 14th & 15th Vict. c. 57., and 27th & 28th Vict. c. 99.; and

As respects any other court, prescribed by the rules to be made, with the approval of the Lord Chancellor, by the persons having the power to make rules in relation to the practice of such court, or if there be no such person by the judge of such court :

And general rules and orders may respectively be made by such authorities as aforesaid for the purpose of carrying into effect this part of this Act.

The term “judge” in this part of the Act shall include “chairman of quarter sessions” and “recorder,” and any person for the time being doing and executing the duty of such chairman or recorder.

Part II.

Punishment of Fraudulent Debtors.