1977 Ed.]

Bankruptcy Rules

[CAP. 6

A 13

[Subsidiary]

shall until the contrary is proved be sufficient evidence that the questions and answers therein set forth were so put and answered respectively.

(4) Every person appointed to be a shorthand writer under this rule shall be paid a sum not exceeding $30 for each hour or part thereof during which he is engaged in such appointment or in the preparation of any transcript of the evidence that may be required.

(5) The fees of a shorthand writer shall be paid by the party at whose instance the appointment was made, or out of the estate, as may be directed by the court.

(6) If the person appointed to be the shorthand writer under this rule is a public servant the fees payable under paragraph (4) shall be paid forthwith by the person responsible for such fees to the Official Receiver for payment into the Treasury as general revenue.

Discovery and examination under section 29

24. Any party to any proceeding in court may with the leave of the court administer interrogatories to or obtain discovery of documents from any other party to such proceeding. Proceedings under this rule shall be regulated as nearly as may be by the provisions in the Rules of the Supreme Court for the time being in force in relation to discovery and inspection. An application for leave under this rule may be made ex parte.

25. Every application to the court under section 29 of the Ordinance shall be in writing and shall state shortly the grounds upon which the application is made. When the application is made by or on behalf of the trustee or the Official Receiver it need not be verified by affidavit.

Warrants, arrests, and commitments

26. A warrant of seizure, or a search warrant, or any other warrant issued under the provisions of the Ordinance, shall be addressed to such officer of the court or to such public officer as the Registrar may direct.

27. When a debtor is arrested under a warrant issued under section 27 of the Ordinance, he shall be given into the custody of the Commissioner of Prisons, who shall produce such debtor before the court as it may from time to time direct, and shall safely keep him until such time as the court otherwise orders; and any books, papers, moneys, goods and chattels in the possession of the debtor, which may be seized, shall forthwith be lodged with the Official Receiver or trustee, as the case may be.

Discovery. R73.

IN14365

(Cap. 4, sub. leg.)

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Examination under section 29.

R74. Forms 112 to 114. (Cap. 6.)

To whom warrants addressed.

R80.

Forms 105, 108 to 110, 115.

Procedure when warrant issued under section 27 of Ordinance. R81.

Form 110.

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