Bankruptcy Orders Have Real Teeth

In the case of Mr Richard Canty the Court showed they are prepared to take a hard line against bankrupts who fail to comply with Orders. Mr Canty had been adjudged bankrupt and the Trustee had subsequently applied for and been granted a Possession Order against his home. Appeals against this Order were dismissed. Mr Canty refused to give up possession of the property and the Judge held that Mr Canty’s wilful and deliberate breach of the Possession Order was a contempt of Court and Mr Canty was sentenced to six months imprisonment. The Court of Appeal upheld the sentence on appeal.