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bankruptcy order

British  

noun

  1. Former name: receiving order.  a court order appointing a receiver to manage the property of a debtor or bankrupt

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Judge Rosenthal rejected that argument, saying neither Jones nor Free Speech Systems had the legal right to challenge the earlier bankruptcy order, leaving the court without authority to hear the case.

From The Wall Street Journal May 18, 2026

Mr Castleton is seeking both the civil judgement and the bankruptcy order against him to be set aside on these grounds.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2025

A bankruptcy order was made against the Windsor MP at an online hearing in the Insolvency and Companies Court on Tuesday.

From BBC Dec. 13, 2022

She refused to adjourn the case for another 28 days and announced a bankruptcy order.

From Seattle Times Jun. 21, 2017

Photograph: John Sibley/Action Images have confirmed that the bankruptcy order made against the former chairman, Karl Oyston, has been annulled.

From The Guardian Oct. 12, 2010

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