# The Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, Rule 10.18: Debtor's notice of opposition to petition


(1) A debtor who intends to oppose the making of a bankruptcy order must not less than five business days before the day fixed for the hearing—
(a) file a notice with the court; and
(b) deliver a copy of the notice to the petitioning creditor or the petitioner's solicitor.
(2) The notice must—
(a) identify the proceedings;
(b) state that the debtor intends to oppose the making of a bankruptcy order; and
(c) state the grounds on which the debtor opposes the making of the order.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/1024/rule/10.18 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/insolvency-england-and-wales-rules-2016/rule-10.18
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