James Hardie Former Subsidiaries (Winding up and Administration) Act 2005
31Claims that may be made during the winding up period
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31 Claims that may be made during the winding up period
31 Claims that may be made during the winding up period
(1) During the winding up period for a liable entity, claims against the entity may be paid only in the manner permitted by this Part.
(2) During the winding up period for a liable entity, a person cannot begin or continue with civil proceedings against the entity in a court or other tribunal unless the proceedings seek to enforce—
(a) any of the following kinds of claims of the person—
(i) a personal asbestos claim (whether or not a proven personal asbestos claim),
(ii) a personal asbestos contribution claim (whether or not a proven personal asbestos contribution claim), or
(b) a payable liability of the entity that was incurred to the person, or
(c) a right of the person against the liable entity (other than a right to be paid damages or receive other payment).