In re Daniel Scott, A Debtor - (1884) 2 NZLR (SC) 287

"Bankruptcy Act 1883," section 41, subsection 3 — Act of bankruptcy — Evidence admissible on hearing of petition — Judgment on confession — Verification of petition — Deputy-Registrar — Power to administer oath — "Possession" — Actual seizure of goods — "Resident Magistrates Courts Act 1867," sections 14, 59 — Bailiff — Power to appoint deputy to execute distress warrant.