Rule 7.52 Affidavits

Changes not yet applied. Later legislation changes this provision in ways not yet written into the text below:

rules 11.01-11.13 applied with modifications by rule 58 by Bank Administration 2009 rule 61
rule 6(10)-CP(3) substituted by Insolvency 2000 rule 5
rule 4.056-CVL(2) words inserted by Insolvency 2006 Sch. 1 para. 22
rule 4.228A-4.228E inserted by Insolvency 2008 rule 5
rules 2.028-2.110 applied with modifications by rule 58 by Bank Administration 2009 rule 61
rules 2.114-2.115 applied with modifications by rule 58 by Bank Administration 2009 rule 61
rules 2.119-2.130 applied with modifications by rule 58 by Bank Administration 2009 rule 61
rules 4.027-4.029 applied with modifications by rule 58 by Bank Administration 2009 rule 61
rules 4.031-4.034 applied with modifications by rule 58 by Bank Administration 2009 rule 61
rules 4.197-4.204 applied with modifications by rule 58 by Bank Administration 2009 rule 61
rules 7.05-7.07 applied with modifications by rule 58 by Bank Administration 2009 rule 61
rules 7.09-7.14 applied with modifications by rule 58 by Bank Administration 2009 rule 61
rules 7.19-7.22 applied with modifications by rule 58 by Bank Administration 2009 rule 61
rules 7.24-7.30 applied with modifications by rule 58 by Bank Administration 2009 rule 61
rules 7.34-7.42 applied with modifications by rule 58 by Bank Administration 2009 rule 61
rules 7.50-7.54 applied with modifications by rule 58 by Bank Administration 2009 rule 61
rules 12.01-12.22 applied with modifications by rule 58 by Bank Administration 2009 rule 61
rule 7. 13B(2) word omitted by Insolvency 2023 rule 37(1)

(1)

Subject to paragraphs (2) to (5), the rules and practice obtaining in the High Court with regard to affidavits, their form and contents, and the procedure governing their use, are to be taken as applicable in all insolvency proceedings.

(2)

In applying Order 41 of the Supreme Court Rules (which relates to affidavits generally), there are to be disregarded provisions which are inconsistent with, or necessarily excluded by, paragraphs (3) to (5).

(3)

Where in insolvency proceedings an affidavit is made by the official receiver or the responsible insolvency practitioner, the deponent shall state the capacity in which he makes it, the position which he holds, and the address at which he works.

(4)

Notwithstanding Order 41, rule 8 of the Supreme Court Rules (affidavit not to be sworn before party's own solicitor), a creditor's affidavit of debt may be sworn before his own solicitor.

(5)

The official receiver or any officer of the court duly authorised in that behalf, may take affidavits and declarations.

[E.R.7.57]