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Cesser of action

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Updated: Aug 20, 2021

This applies in a liquidation where after a winding-up petition, the court may stay proceedings pending against the company. When a winding-up order is made actions must be stayed. This also applies in bankruptcy after a petition has been presented.

Reference: The Penguin Business Dictionary, 3rd edt.


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