# The Insolvency Rules (Northern Ireland) 1991, Rule 7.37: 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 Taxing Master may allow his expenses of travelling and subsistence.
[E.R.7.41]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1991/364/rule/7.37 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/insolvency-rules-northern-ireland-1991/rule-7.37
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