The claim is admitted
Section 93(1) IO links voting participation to admitted claims. First check the examination result.
Insolvency proceedings
Voting rights at a creditors’ meeting: check the claim and cover
Section 93 IO links voting rights to claim status and security. Check admission, disputes and the expected shortfall.
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Not every claim automatically carries the same vote. Section 93 IO distinguishes admitted, disputed and conditional claims.
For a secured claim, the expected uncovered part is generally relevant if requested.
Preparation starts with claim status, security and shortfall.
Legal issue
Voting rights at a creditors’ meeting: check the claim and cover
Not every claim automatically carries the same vote. Section 93 IO distinguishes admitted, disputed and conditional claims.
| Legal issue | Evidence | Control point | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Link admission and voting | Section 93(1) IO links voting participation to admitted claims. First check the examination result. | Not every claim automatically carries the same vote. Section 93 IO distinguishes admitted, disputed and conditional claims. | The claim is admitted |
| Check security and shortfall | For secured creditors, valuation, realization and security must be assessed together. | For a secured claim, the expected uncovered part is generally relevant if requested. | The claim is disputed or unexamined |
| Classify disputed claims | Section 93(3) IO addresses unexamined, disputed and conditional claims separately. | Preparation starts with claim status, security and shortfall. | Security covers part of it |
| Prepare the vote practically | Bring the agenda, claim papers and authority and record the voting weight for each item. | Not every claim automatically carries the same vote. Section 93 IO distinguishes admitted, disputed and conditional claims. | The claim is admitted |
Next step
What is the claim status?
For a secured claim, the expected uncovered part is generally relevant if requested.
Discuss the specific matter with the firm.
What is the claim status?
Your answers
Review the documents
The claim is disputed or unexamined
For secured creditors, valuation, realization and security must be assessed together.
Security covers part of it
Section 93(3) IO addresses unexamined, disputed and conditional claims separately.
Link admission and voting
Link admission and voting
Section 93(1) IO links voting participation to admitted claims. First check the examination result.
For a secured claim, the expected uncovered part is generally relevant if requested.
Check security and shortfall
Check security and shortfall
For secured creditors, valuation, realization and security must be assessed together.
Preparation starts with claim status, security and shortfall.
Classify disputed claims
Classify disputed claims
Section 93(3) IO addresses unexamined, disputed and conditional claims separately.
Not every claim automatically carries the same vote. Section 93 IO distinguishes admitted, disputed and conditional claims.
Prepare the vote practically
Prepare the vote practically
Bring the agenda, claim papers and authority and record the voting weight for each item.
For a secured claim, the expected uncovered part is generally relevant if requested.
Voting rights and claim amount are not the same. Separate status, security and shortfall.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When does a claim carry a vote? +
Section 93(1) IO refers to admitted insolvency claims; the procedural position is decisive.
How does security affect voting? +
For a secured claim, the expected uncovered part is generally relevant if requested.
Can a disputed claim vote? +
Section 93(3) IO addresses such claims separately; participation and weighting must be clarified.
What does this article not replace? +
It does not replace a review of the file or individual legal advice.
Topics
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