Friday, May 26, 2006

What Is the Meaning of Book Debts?

What Is the Meaning of Book Debts?

Over 3 billion solicitations will be sent out this year for people to sign up for new lines of credit, according to finance expert Clark Howard. Understanding book debts and paying them off is a major challenge but well advised for those seeking to maintain good credit.

Definitions

    In the United Kingdom government's manual, book debts are monies owed to the "bankrupt, partnership or company at the date of the insolvency order." According to Shipley vs. Marshall, they are defined as debts owed in the course of conducting business that would be reported in trade books.

Types

    Bills of exchange, which are payments from one person to a third party, and sums that are due under loans, are also considered book debts.

Considerations

    Book debts have "realizable value," but official debt receivers should not seek insolvency practitioners unless directed by creditors.

Significance

    The more one pays off his book debts, the more money there is to put into personal savings and improve personal credit.

Time Frame

    According to the U.K. government, the chances of collecting book debts reduces greatly over time.

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