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                    [0] => The case files are a record of the details of bankruptcies, including information on the reasons for the insolvency and the financial circumstances of individuals placed in insolvency.
                )

            [id] => 9096
            [idSort] => 9096
            [name] => Bankruptcy Case Files
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                (
                    [custom5] => Split-pin files.  Some files have been wet and as a result there is a problem with dry mould and file pages being stuck together.  These files are restricted for preservation reasons under Section 49 of the Public Records Act 2005.  A list of restricted items follows the Series Documentation.
                )

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                            [0] => 18132
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                    [normalizedValue] => 1937-01-01T00:00:00.0Z
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                            [0] => approximate
                            [1] => yearOnly
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            [hasEndDate] => Array
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                    [normalizedValue] => 1953-01-01T00:00:00.0Z
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                            [0] => exact
                            [1] => yearOnly
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            [history] => 

	Progressive running number (1-131?). Without reference to the Adjudication Book it is difficult to establish the exact classification system used in the period 1937 - 1953 but the files no longer have a consistent annual single number classification. At the beginning of 1937 the files appear to use an annual single number system as a number followed by a year is used (*/37) but in 1938 the numbering does not start again at one but instead continues on. Occasionally the file number is still followed by a year (*/year date) but it is not an annual single number.  This running number is the same number as that used by the Supreme Court Bankruptcy Register for its Bankruptcy files.

	It is possible that the Official Assignee Bankruptcy Case file numbers were not assigned by the Official Assignee's office and no unique number was used during this period. The Supreme Court bankruptcy number may have been used for convenience or annotated on the files retrospectively. The Registrar of the Supreme Court also held the position of Official Assignee during this period.

	While most Liquidation and Administration of Estate Case Files have been given a separate running number with the pre-fix 'M.' ( i.e. the Supreme Court Miscellaneous case file classification), there is one exception to this system of classification. File 41A - Martins Limited ( In Liquidation), 1939 - 41, has been given a running number (followed by the letter A), as part of the bankruptcy case file series. The file is water damaged and a 'M.' Pre-fix number could not be found, but without reference to the Adjudication Book it is difficult to determine without doubt the details of the file classification system. Therefore, the file has been included in both Series 9096 Bankruptcy Case Files and in Series 9097 Liquidation and Administration of Estate Case Files, until further research can be done. The annual single number system was adopted again in 1954 and continued up until 1990(?).

	

	Up to 1990 a manual register system [known as the "Adjudication book(s)"] was used to record the existence and essential details of insolvency case files in each regional office. Each insolvency was entered in the register chronologically and each register had an alphabetical index to facilitate easy reference. Bankruptcies were prefixed with the letter 'B' (liquidations with the letter 'C' [company]). Some offices intermingled the bankruptcy and liquidation series and others had a separate number series and register for each.

	

	Each case file consists of a main file, which documents the course of the case and contains the majority of the correspondence relating to the case and various sub-files as required. The sub-files usually consist of: a proof of debt file, which consists of claims by creditors and documentation supporting their claims; and working paper sub-files, if there are assets to be sold. The main file and sub-files are tied together with string and all share the same classification, although each sub-file has an additional alphabetical classification i.e. Sub-file A, Sub-file B, etc. A cover sheet on each file contains the file reference, the court file reference, the title, the type of case (bankruptcy or liquidation), a list of sub-files as well as a list of categories which are circled if relevant to the case.

	

	Insolvencies are categorised into complex and non-complex cases on the basis of the value of the assets and liabilities. To be classified as non-complex as insolvency must meet each of the following:

	- Liabilities must not exceed $100,000;

	- Realisable Assets must not exceed $10,000;

	- There must be no 'business activity' within the previous 12 months;

	- There must be no 'public interest issues';

	- There must be no allegations of illegal activity;

	- There must be no litigation anticipated;

	- Administration is expected to be completed within 6 months.

	

	Bankruptcy matters are heard in the High Court. Additionally, Debtors may become bankrupt upon their own application to the High Court without any formal hearing. Each insolvency case file contains a copy of the court order granting the bankruptcy or liquidation and the front cover of each file records the court file reference. Therefore the court file can be traced via the case file. However the court file does not document the case file from the Service. Court insolvency case files only contain the formal legal documents such as the application, notices of motion, as well as the various court orders relating to the granting and discharge of bankruptcy as well as affidavits in support if notices of motion. The court files do not describe the work of the NZ Insolvency and Trustee Service.
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                                    [type] => YearStartHoldings
                                    [normalizedValue] => 1937-01-01T00:00:00.0Z
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                                            [0] => exact
                                            [1] => yearOnly
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                            [hasEndDate] => Array
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                                    [type] => YearEndHoldings
                                    [normalizedValue] => 1953-01-01T00:00:00.0Z
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                                            [0] => exact
                                            [1] => yearOnly
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                    [0] => Array
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                            [name] => Dunedin repository
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            [itemType] => Series
            [rdfType] => recordSet
            [recordIsMissing] => 
            [ricClassificationDescription] => Progressive running number (1-131?).
            [seriesAccessContacts] => 

	Deputy Official Assignee for New Zealand

	Business Services Branch

	Ministry of Economic Development

	P.O. Box 1473

	Wellington 6140
            [seriesRestrictionReason] => 

	For reasons of personal privacy:

	 -   All bankruptcy case files are restricted for 70 years from date of file closure

	 -   All entries on lists of bankruptcy case files are restricted for 70 years from date of file closure

	All liquidation case files are open access records.
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