42 Distribution of sums in client bank account
Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980 (1980 c 46) | Legislation

42  Distribution of sums in client bank account

(1)     Subject to the provisions of this section, where, in any of the events mentioned in subsection (2) [or (2A)], the sum at the credit of any client account kept by a solicitor [or an incorporated practice] (or where several such accounts are kept by him [or, as the case may be, by it] the total of the sums at the credit of those accounts) is less than the total of the sums received by him in the course of his practice on behalf of his clients [or, as the case may be, by it on behalf of its clients] and remaining due by him [or, as the case may be, by

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