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Removal of trustee
Cap. 244, s. 79 · Revised Edition 2020
(1) The creditors may, by resolution, at a meeting specially called for that purpose, of which seven days’ notice has been given, remove a trustee appointed by them, and may, at the same or any subsequent meeting, appoint another person to fill the vacancy as provided in this Act in case of a vacancy in the
(2) If the court is of the opinion,
(a) that a trustee appointed by the creditors is guilty of misconduct, or fails to perform his duties under this Act;
(b) that he is by reason of unsoundness of mind,
or continued sickness or absence, incapable of performing his duties; or
(c) that his connection with or relation to the bankrupt or his estate, or any particular creditor, might make it difficult for him to act with impartiality in the interest of the creditors generally, or where in any other matter he has been removed from office on the ground of misconduct, the court may remove him from his office.
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