SCHEDULESHERIFF COURT BANKRUPTCY RULES

Applications5

1

Except as otherwise provided, an application under the Act of 1985 shall be made in Form 5.

2

An application under paragraph (1) which relates to a petition for sequestration shall be lodged in the bankruptcy process.

3

An application under paragraph (1) which relates to an AIB sequestration shall contain–

a

the date of the sequestration;

b

the name and address of the trustee in the sequestration; and

c

the name and address of any former or interim trustee.

4

Where an application referred to in paragraph (3) is made by the debtor or the Accountant in Bankruptcy, there shall be lodged with the application a copy of the debtor application to which it relates.

5

The sheriff may order intimation of an application under paragraph (1) to such person or persons as he deems appropriate.

6

Where an application is unopposed it shall be granted by the sheriff in chambers without the attendance of parties, unless the sheriff otherwise directs.

7

Where the sheriff requires to hear a party on an application, the sheriff clerk shall inform that party of the date on which the application will be heard.

8

The sheriff may order such further procedure in relation to the hearing of an application under paragraph (1) as he considers appropriate.