Section 142 — Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth)

Apportionment of expenses of administration of joint and separate estates

Where joint and separate estates are being administered, the expenses of and incidental to the administration of the estates shall be fairly apportioned by the trustee between the joint and separate estates, having regard to the work done for, and the benefit received by, each estate.

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Related sections

s 139ZW — Definitions
s 140 — Declaration and distribution of dividends
s 141 — Joint and separate dividends
s 143 — Provision to be made for creditors residing at a distance etc.
s 144 — Right of creditor who has not proved debt before declaration of dividend
s 145 — Final dividend

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