Debtors Act · s 15

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s 15Procedure where defendant fails to furnish security or to find fresh security

(1)

Where the defendant fails to comply with an order under sections 13 or 14, the court or a judge may order that he be detained in a civil prison until the disposal of the action.

(2)

No person shall be detained in prison under this section —

(a)

after he has complied with such order; or

(b)

in any other case, for a longer period than 6 weeks.