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Act No. 1956 Section 64

Section 64

SEC. 64. At any time after the expiration of three months from a After the adjudication of insolvency, but not later than one year from such adjudication, unless the property of the insolvent has not been converted into money, the debtor may apply to the court for a discharge from his debts, and the court shall thereupon order notice to he given to all creditors who have proved their debts to appear on a day appointed for that purpose and show cause why a discharge should not be granted to the debtor; said notice shall be given by registered mail and by publication at least once a week, tor six weeks, in a newspaper published in the province or city, or, if the be none, in a newspaper which, in the opinion of the judge, should not be granted to the debtor; said notice given by registered mail and by publication at least once a week, or six weeks in a newspaper published in the province or city, or, if he, in a newspaper which, in the opinion of the judge, give notice to the creditors of the said insolvent: Provided, That if no debts have been prevail such notice shall not be required.

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