# The Insolvency Rules 1986, Rule 7.41: Costs and expenses of witnesses


(1) Except as directed by the court, no allowance as a witness in any examination or other proceedings before the court shall be made to the bankrupt or an officer of the insolvent company to which the proceedings relate.
(2) A person presenting any petition in insolvency proceedings shall not be regarded as a witness on the hearing of the petition, but the costs officer may allow his expenses of travelling and subsistence.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1986/1925/rule/7.41 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/insolvency-rules-1986/rule-7.41
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