The Insolvent Act of 1875: With the Rules of Practice and Tariffs of Fees in Force in the Different Provinces of the Dominion

The Insolvent Act Of 1875: With The Rules Of Practice And Tariffs Of Fees In Force In The Different Provinces Of The Dominion by Ivan Wotherspoon is a detailed Canadian insolvency reference work combining the statute text with authoritative annotations. The volume includes an editorial Preface and an annotated copy of the Insolvent Act of 1875, its rules of practice, and tariffs of fees applicable across provinces, notably Quebec and Ontario. It provides a historical backdrop tracing the evolution from earlier insolvency statutes (1864, 1869) and explains the expansion to incorporate joint-stock companies, definitions of who qualifies as a trader, and the procedural framework for liquidation, assignment, attachment, and composition. The work also presents an index and a long list of cited cases, along with forms (Form A–M) for affidavits, notices, assignments, and discharge applications. Overall, the book serves as a comprehensive, practical reference for legal professionals and students studying 19th-century Canadian insolvency law, its administration, and its reforms.