Insolvency Act 1986

[F1436BReferences to things in writingE+W+S

(1) A reference in this Act to a thing in writing includes that thing in electronic form.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to the following provisions—

(a)section 53 (mode of appointment by holder of charge),

[F2(b)section 67(2) (report by receiver),]

(c)section 70(4) (reference to instrument creating a charge),

(d)section 111(2) (dissent from arrangement under s. 110),

[F2(e)in the case of a winding up of a company registered in Scotland, section 111(4),]

(f)section 123(1) (definition of inability to pay debts),

(g)section 198(3) (duties of sheriff principal as regards examination),

(h)section 222(1) (inability to pay debts: unpaid creditor for £750 or more), and

(i)section 223 (inability to pay debts: debt remaining unsatisfied after action brought).]