Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 14 · Voluntary Arrangements
278. Effect of application
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At any time when an application under section 276 for an interim order is pending, the Court may stay any action, enforcement order or other legal process against the debtor in respect of whom the application has been made or against the property of such debtor.
Any court in which proceedings are pending against a debtor may, on being satisfied that an application under section 276 for an interim order has been made in respect of the debtor, stay the proceedings or allow them to continue on such terms as the court may think fit.
debtor
“debtor” means the individual to whom a debt repayment scheme applies under this Part;
Where the debtor in respect of whom an application under section 276 for an interim order is pending is a firm, the power of the Court under subsection (1) and of the court under subsection (2) applies to any action, enforcement order or other legal process or proceedings against the person or property of any partner in the firm.
firm
“firm” means an unincorporated body of individuals carrying on business in partnership with a view to profit;