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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

Brook v Reed: CA 25 Mar 2011

The court was asked ‘What relation should the costs and remuneration bear to the circumstances, and in particular the size, of the bankruptcy?’ The bankrupt had considered that the costs first awarded to the trustee in bankruptcy and the trustee’s solicitors were disproportionate. On appeal they had been reduced, but he appealed again seeking a … Continue reading Brook v Reed: CA 25 Mar 2011