A creditor's petition was presented against Bronson on 1 August and a sequestration order was issued against him on 1 October.His creditors have proven that he committed one act of bankruptcy on 1 March and another on 1 January.What is the date the bankruptcy can be 'wound back to' under the doctrine of relation back?

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The doctrine of relation back allows bankruptcy proceedings to be backdated to the date of the first act of bankruptcy committed by the debtor. In this case, the creditors have proven two acts of bankruptcy, with the first one committed on 1 January. Therefore, the bankruptcy can be wound back to this date, which is before the creditor's petition was presented on 1 August and the sequestration order was issued on 1 October.

A Creditor's Petition Was Presented Against Bronson on 1 August