What is Done Well Enough, is Done Quickly Enough.
1553. Distraint with Bankruptcy
Landlord may distrain for rent either before or after bankruptcy, but only for one year's rent if
after
bankruptcy. Any balance beyond one year's rent must be proved as in case of an ordinary debt.
1554. Allowance for Maintenance
Allowance for maintenance may be made to bankrupt by the Trustee with consent of committee of inspection, for his support, or for services in winding up the estate. Where the bankrupt is a beneficed clergyman, the Trustee may apply for sequestration of profits, and, with concurrence of the bishop, allow a sum equal to a curate's stipend for bankrupt's services in the parish. In the case of officers and civil servants, in receipt of salary, the Court directs what part of bankrupt's income shall be reserved for benefit of creditors.