Hockly’s Insolvency Law (9th Edition)

Navigate the complex world of debt and liquidation with the industry’s most trusted text. Hockly’s Insolvency Law provides a clear, concise, and comprehensive explanation of the South African law of insolvency. This 9th Edition is updated with the latest case law and statutory changes, making it an indispensable resource for students tackling one of the most challenging modules in the LLB degree.

Why the 9th Edition is a Law Student Essential:

• Curriculum Standard: The primary prescribed text for Insolvency Law modules at major SA universities.

• Step-by-Step Process: Covers the entire timeline from the application for sequestration to the final distribution of the estate.

• Liquidations Included: Detailed chapters on the winding-up of companies and close corporations.

• Practical Focus: Includes insights into the duties of trustees and liquidators, as well as the rights of creditors.

Key Topics Covered:

• Voluntary Surrender vs. Compulsory Sequestration: The requirements and procedures for both forms of insolvency.

• Effects of Sequestration: How insolvency impacts the debtor, their spouse, and uncompleted contracts.

• Voidable Dispositions: Understanding how the law protects creditors from the unfair hiding of assets.

• The Trustee’s Role: Powers, duties, and the legal framework governing the administration of estates.

• Rehabilitation: The legal process through which an insolvent person can regain their full legal capacity.

Key Specifications:

• ISBN-13: 9780702198663

• Authors: Robert Sharrock, Kathleen van der Linde, Alastair Smith

• Publisher: Juta and Company Ltd

• Edition: 9th Edition

• Format: Physical Softcover