# The Insolvency Rules 1986, Rule 6.99: Claim established by affidavit

Extent: E+W

(1) [FORM 6.39]The trustee or the official receiver, acting as receiver and manager may, if he thinks it necessary, require a claim of debt to be verified by affidavit, for which purpose there shall be used the form known as “affidavit of debt”.
(2) An affidavit may be required notwithstanding that a proof of debt has already been lodged.
(3) The affidavit may be sworn before an official receiver or a deputy official receiver, or before an officer of the Department or of the court duly authorised in that behalf.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1986/1925/rule/6.99 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/insolvency-rules-1986/rule-6.99
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