Section 6: Damages provable in insolvency

The Kerala Torts (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1976State Act of Kerala · Act 8 of 1977

In the event of the insolvency of an estate against which proceedings are maintainable by virtue of this Act, any liability in respect of the cause of action in respect of which the proceedings are maintainable shall be deemed to be a debt provable in the administration of the estate, notwithstanding that it is a demand in the nature of unliquidated damages arising otherwise than by a contract, promise or breach of trust.

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Act	The Kerala Torts (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1976
Section	6
Marginal note	Damages provable in insolvency
Jurisdiction	State of Kerala
Status	In force as published by the source

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