In re Barker v [1985] JLR 120 (29 July 1985)

The debtor retains title to property after renonciation, but rights are in suspense and only lost upon court confirmation that title has passed to another party.

Citation: [1985] JLR 120
Parties: Debtor: Barker
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 29 July 1985
Procedural Posture: Bankruptcy / Post Renonciation, Prior to Court Confirmation
Outcome: Clarification of legal status; no final disposition recorded.
Legal Topics: Renonciation, Interest of Debtor, Possession of Property After Renonciation

Bankruptcy Renonciation Interest of Debtor Possession of Property After Renonciation

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Parties

Barker

Debtor

Procedural Posture

Bankruptcy / Post Renonciation, Prior to Court Confirmation

Legal Issues

1 What is the status of the debtor's interest in property after renonciation and before court confirmation?

Ratio Decidendi

The debtor retains title to property after renonciation, but rights are in suspense and only lost upon court confirmation that title has passed to another party.

Court Disposition

Clarification of legal status; no final disposition recorded.