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Cowlishaw and Another v O and D Building Contractors Ltd: ChD 8 Oct 2009

Reserved judgement on an application by administrators for an order pursuant to section 236 of the Insolvency Act 1986 seeking provision of a wide range of documents from the respondent building contractors. Judges: HHJ David Cooke Citations: [2009] EWHC 2445 (Ch) Links: Bailii Statutes: Insolvency Act 1986 236 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Insolvency Updated: 22 … Continue reading Cowlishaw and Another v O and D Building Contractors Ltd: ChD 8 Oct 2009

Fitch v The Official Receiver: CA 15 Nov 1995

Appeals from refusals to rescind bankruptcy orders. The bankrupts had, after lodging their appeals, persuaded the petitioning creditor and several other creditors to support the application. The first bankrupt was acting as agent in negotiations which if successful would generate a commission which would clear the indebtedness. Held: The court’s rejection of the request had … Continue reading Fitch v The Official Receiver: CA 15 Nov 1995

Hunt v Yearwood-Grazette: ChD 7 Apr 2009

The bankrupt wished to discharge his bankruptcy debt, but challenged the trustee’s fees. Held: The court approved application of the Practice Statement 2004.Proudman J said: ‘The court’s task is to balance all the various criteria, resolving any conflict between them arising in the particular case, in order to arrive at the proper level of remuneration. … Continue reading Hunt v Yearwood-Grazette: ChD 7 Apr 2009

In re a Debtor (No 32 SD 1991): ChD 1993

Judges: Millett J Citations: [1993] 1 WLR 314 Statutes: Insolvency Act 1986 375 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: Cited – Papanicola v Humphrys and Others ChD 14-Mar-2005 The bankrupt had continued to run his restaurant for a year, by having another company collect his receipts for him. The trustee had obtained a declaration that … Continue reading In re a Debtor (No 32 SD 1991): ChD 1993

Sands (As Trustee In Bankruptcy) v Layne and Another: CA 29 Nov 2016

The court was asked whether section 375 allowed a court to review, rescind or vary an order which was previously made by that court in exercise of its jurisdiction to hear an appeal from a lower court. Arden, Lewison, McCombe LJJ [2016] WLR(D) 632, [2016] EWCA Civ 1159 Bailii, WLRD Insolvency Act 1986 375(1) England … Continue reading Sands (As Trustee In Bankruptcy) v Layne and Another: CA 29 Nov 2016

Mond and Another v Hammond Suddards and Another: CA 15 Jun 1999

The court does not have power to order the payment of a liquidator’s costs which had not been properly incurred. The costs of unsuccessful litigation were not recoverable in priority to a secured creditor in priority to the charge. As to rule 7.47(1) of the Rules: ‘But, since the point has been raised and may … Continue reading Mond and Another v Hammond Suddards and Another: CA 15 Jun 1999

Re NP Engineering and Security Products Ltd; Official Receiver and Another v Pafundo and Another: CA 22 Oct 1996

The official receiver began director disqualification proceedings, but before the proceedings commenced, the company was wound up. Where, on an application for the disqualification of a director, the official receiver and the Secretary of State became aware that the company had in fact already been dissolved, the normal course would be to transfer the proceedings … Continue reading Re NP Engineering and Security Products Ltd; Official Receiver and Another v Pafundo and Another: CA 22 Oct 1996

In re Kaupthing Singer and Friedlander Ltd: ChD 2 Oct 2009

Judges: Norris J Citations: [2009] EWHC 2308 (Ch) Links: Bailii Statutes: Insolvency Act 1986 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: Appeal From – In re Kaupthing Singer and Friedlander Ltd CA 11-May-2010 The court was asked as to the set-off, in a company administration, of future debts owed by the company to its creditors and … Continue reading In re Kaupthing Singer and Friedlander Ltd: ChD 2 Oct 2009

Mirror Group Newspapers Plc v Maxwell and Others (No 2): ChD 15 Jul 1997

The Court reminded insolvency practitioners of fiduciary duties to creditors when refusing application for further payment on account of costs. Ferris J considered the principles applicable to fixing the remuneration of receivers of the estate of Robert Maxwell appointed by the court under section 37 of the 1981 Act. Their total recoveries before their remuneration … Continue reading Mirror Group Newspapers Plc v Maxwell and Others (No 2): ChD 15 Jul 1997

National Asset Loan Management Ltd v Cahillane: ChD 20 Jan 2015

Appeal by the petitioning creditor, National Asset Loan Management Limited (‘NALM’), against the orders of Chief Registrar Baister dated 23rd June 2014, adjourning NALM’s bankruptcy petition and making directions on an application dated 20th June 2014 by the debtor, Mr Cahillane, brought under s.375 of the Insolvency Act 1986 Kevin Prosser QC [2015] EWHC 62 … Continue reading National Asset Loan Management Ltd v Cahillane: ChD 20 Jan 2015

Bilta (UK) Ltd and Others v Nazir and Others: ChD 30 Jul 2012

The company was said to have engaged in a fraud based on false European Trading Scheme Allowances, and had been wound up by the Revenue. The liquidators, in the company name, now sought recovery from former directors and associates. Held: The court dismissed the application: ‘First, the fact that there is, in accordance with my … Continue reading Bilta (UK) Ltd and Others v Nazir and Others: ChD 30 Jul 2012