📄 Administration witness statement

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A witness statement is a written or recorded declaration by a person who has firsthand knowledge of a particular event. A witness statement may be used in court to prove that a person saw or heard something, or to prove that a person has certain knowledge. A witness statement may also be used to impeach a witness who is testifying in court.

📄 Administration witness statement

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Witness Statement Supporting Administration Order

A witness statement in support of an administration application is required by Rule 3.6 of the Insolvency Rules 2016 (IR 2016) and must contain the following information:

What to watch out for

The witness statement should be made by the person who is applying for administration.

It should state that the person is unable to pay their debts, and that they believe that administration is the most appropriate way to deal with the company's affairs.

The statement should also set out the reasons why the person believes that administration is the most appropriate way to deal with the company's affairs.

Publisher

Genie AI

Jurisdiction

England and Wales

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When a witness provides a written statement, it may be used as evidence in court if the witness is unavailable to testify in person. A witness statement can also be used to impeach a witness's testimony if it contradicts what the witness says in court.

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