Equity Receivership
/ˈekwɪti rɪˈsiːvərʃɪp/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal process in which a court appoints a receiver to manage and preserve property or assets in dispute, typically to protect the interests of equity holders.
The court granted an equity receivership to safeguard the company's assets during litigation.
Forms
- equity receivership
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Commentary
Equity receivership is distinct from a statutory receivership; it is grounded in equitable jurisdiction and focuses on the protection of interests beyond mere debt enforcement.
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