Section 105 — Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth)

Costs of appeal

(1) The Official Trustee is not personally liable for costs in relation to an application to review a decision made by the Official Trustee under subsection 102(1), (3) or (4) in respect of a proof of debt.

(2) A registered trustee is not personally liable for such costs unless the Court is of opinion that there are special circumstances that justify an order that the trustee be personally liable.

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Related sections

s 102 — Admission or rejection of proofs
s 103 — Debts to be rounded down to nearest dollar
s 104 — Appeal against decision of trustee in respect of proof
s 106 — Trustee may administer oaths etc.
s 107 — Creditor not to receive more than the amount of his or her debt and interest
s 108 — Debts proved to rank equally except as otherwise provided

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