# The Insolvency Rules (Northern Ireland) 1991, Rule 6.194: Claim by mortgagee of land


(1) Any person claiming to be the legal or equitable mortgagee of land belonging to the bankrupt may apply to the court for an order directing that the land be sold.
(2) The court, if satisfied as to the applicant's title, may direct accounts to be taken and enquiries made to ascertain—
(a) the principal, interest and costs due under the mortgage, and
(b) where the mortgagee has been in possession of the land or any part of it, the rents and profits, dividends, interest, or other proceeds received by him or on his behalf.
(3) Directions may be given by the court under paragraph (2) with respect to any mortgage (whether prior or subsequent) on the same property, other than that of the applicant.
(4) For the purpose of those accounts and enquiries, and of making title to the purchaser, any of the parties may be examined by the court, and shall produce on oath before the court all such documents in their custody or under their control relating to the estate of the bankrupt as the court may direct.
(5) The court may under paragraph (4) authorise the service of interrogatories on any party.
(6) In any proceedings between a mortgagor and mortgagee, or the trustee of either of them, the court may order any necessary accounts or enquiries to be taken or made under Order 43 of the Supreme Court Rules.
[E.R.6.197]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1991/364/rule/6.194 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/insolvency-rules-northern-ireland-1991/rule-6.194
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