The Scottish Law of Debt has been substantially updated sincethe 2nd edition of Wilson on Debt in 1991. It now takes account ofthe many changes in the law relating to personal and corporate insolvency overthe last few years. These have resulted in many new procedures forsequestration and new opportunities for corporate rescue. Diligence has alsoseen many changes, with many old diligences, such as poinding, being swept awayand new ones, such as money attachment, with complex new procedures, replacingthem.