# The Insolvency Rules (Northern Ireland) 1991, Rule 7.40: Affidavit in support of application


(1) Except where made by the official receiver, an application under Rule 7.39(3) shall, subject to paragraph (3), be supported by an affidavit of a registered medical practitioner as to the mental or physical condition of the incapacitated person.
(2) In the excepted case, the application shall, subject to paragraph (3), be supported by a report by the official receiver referring to a report from a registered medical practitioner as to the mental or physical condition of the incapacitated person.
(3) The affidavit of, or report by, a registered medical practitioner shall not be required where the incapacitated person is a patient within the meaning of the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986.
[E.R.7.45]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1991/364/rule/7.40 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/insolvency-rules-northern-ireland-1991/rule-7.40
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