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DEBTORS ACT (IRELAND) 1872 - SECT 12

Penalty for absconding with property.

12. If any person who is adjudged a bankrupt, or has presented a petition for
arrangement after such adjudication or presentation respectively, or within
[six months] before such adjudication or presentation respectively, quits
[Northern Ireland] and takes with him, or attempts or makes preparation for
quitting [Northern Ireland] and for taking with him, any part of his property
to the amount of [#250] or upwards, which ought by law to be divided amongst
his creditors, he shall (unless the jury is satisfied that he had no intent to
defraud) be guilty of felony, punishable with imprisonment for a time not
exceeding two years,....


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