21 Jan 1985
Petitioners proved the debt and suspension of payment on 12 October 1984; Section 9(3) 15% rule does not apply to preferential creditor claims and adjournment was refused; accordingly a receiving order was made with costs and legal aid taxation.
12 Dec 1984
Execution and sale on 9 August 1984 constituted an act of bankruptcy; the 15% rule under Section 9(3) is excluded because preferential claims exist; the debtor admitted indebtedness and despite credibility concerns a receiving order must be made.
10 Dec 1984
The adjournment was refused as unreasonable and prejudicial given the debtor's absence, the Official Receiver's support for the petition and the available evidence; accordingly a receiving order was made with costs.