ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Insolvency Act
220. Bankruptcy trustee's power to obtain evidence of debt
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
220. Bankruptcy trustee's power to obtain evidence of debt
(1)The bankruptcy trustee may summon for examination, and examine (on oath or otherwise), any of the following persons—(a)a person who has submitted a creditor's claim;(b)a person who has made a declaration or statement as part of a creditor's claim;(c)a person who is capable of giving evidence concerning a creditor's claim or the debt to which the claim relates.(2)If a person who has been summoned under this section fails to attend, or attends but refuses to be sworn or give evidence, and has no reasonable excuse for doing so, the Court, on the bankruptcy trustee's application may—(a)may issue a warrant directing the person to be arrested and brought before the Court for examination; and(b)if the Court believes that the person's evidence was relevant to deciding whether a creditor's claim should be allowed or rejected, make an order directing the person to pay all or a specified part of the expenses attributable to the arrest and examination.