What is the test for a bankruptcy application?

British Columbia, Canada


The following excerpt is from Podollan (Re), 2021 BCSC 1196 (CanLII):

…In bankruptcy matters C.J.O. states the rule in the case of Smith v. Hunt (1902), 5 O.L.R. 97 at 98, 23 C.L.T. 42: Upon an application of this nature it lies upon the applicant to shew, amongst other things, a bona fide intention to appeal, held while the right of appeal existed, and a suspension of further proceedings by reason of some special circumstances.

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