Identity area
Reference code
SC12/8
Title
Ordinary Court - Register of Sequestrations
Date(s)
- 1880-1983 (Creation)
Level of description
Series
Extent and medium
Context area
Repository
Archival history
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Sheriff courts were given jurisdiction along with the Court of Session in bankruptcy procedure (sequestration) by the Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act, 1839 (c.41).