Supreme Court allows bankruptcy trustee's claim for unpaid fees against bank in bankruptcy proceedings.
Poland (PL)
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AI generatedThe Supreme Court allowed the bankruptcy trustee's appeal against the lower court's dismissal of the claim for unpaid fees. The trustee argued that the bank failed to pay professional fees incurred during the bankruptcy administration, while the bank contended the fees were not due or excessive. The court ruled that the trustee's claim was substantiated by the services rendered and the lack of valid objection from the debtor, thus permitting the claim to proceed.
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AI generatedBankruptcy Act; Civil Code: The bankruptcy trustee is entitled to claim professional fees for services rendered in the administration of the bankruptcy estate, provided such services were necessary and the fees were reasonable.
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