Trustee in bankruptcy used his powers for an improper purpose (High Court) | Practical Law

Trustee in bankruptcy used his powers for an improper purpose (High Court) | Practical Law

In Bramston v Haut [2012] EWHC 1279 (Ch) (21 May 2012), the High Court considered if a trustee in bankruptcy had acted unreasonably in refusing to apply for an order suspending a bankrupt's discharge from bankruptcy, so as to justify an order doing so under section 303(1) of the Insolvency Act 1986.

Trustee in bankruptcy used his powers for an improper purpose (High Court)

Practical Law UK Legal Update 7-519-8101 (Approx. 5 pages)

Trustee in bankruptcy used his powers for an improper purpose (High Court)

by PLC Restructuring and Insolvency
Published on 12 Jun 2012 • England, Wales
In Bramston v Haut [2012] EWHC 1279 (Ch) (21 May 2012), the High Court considered if a trustee in bankruptcy had acted unreasonably in refusing to apply for an order suspending a bankrupt's discharge from bankruptcy, so as to justify an order doing so under section 303(1) of the Insolvency Act 1986.
This case has been overturned on appeal by the trustee in bankruptcy.