Section 104 — Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth)

Appeal against decision of trustee in respect of proof

(1) A creditor, or the bankrupt, may apply to the Court for review of a decision of the trustee under subsection 102(1), (3) or (4) in respect of a proof of debt.

(2) The Court may, upon the application, confirm, reverse or vary the decision of the trustee.

(3) Subject to the power of the Court to extend the time, an application under this section to review a decision shall not be heard by the Court unless it was made within 21 days from the date on which the decision was made.

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Related sections

s 101 — Inspection of proofs by creditors etc.
s 102 — Admission or rejection of proofs
s 103 — Debts to be rounded down to nearest dollar
s 105 — Costs of appeal
s 106 — Trustee may administer oaths etc.
s 107 — Creditor not to receive more than the amount of his or her debt and interest

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