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Insolvency Act, 1936 (Act No. 24 of 1936)

74. Improper advising or conduct of legal proceedings

 

If it appears to the court that any attorney or counsel has, with intent to benefit himself, improperly advised the institution, defence or conducting of legal proceedings by or against an insolvent estate or has incurred any unnecessary expense therein, the court may order the whole or part of the expense thereby incurred to be borne by that attorney or counsel personally.