Documents in Cases in Bankruptcy 1870-1928

This series comprises records of cases heard under the Bankruptcy Act 1870. Documents can include bankruptcy petitions, affidavits by petitioners, declarations admitting liability to pay debts, debtor summons, proof of debts and bills of costs. Some previous petitions for insolvency that had begun just prior to the commencement of the 1870 act were brought under this act and heard. These records are part of the holdings of the Tasmanian Archives