Court of Appeal determines that the appellant, previously adjudicated bankrupt, lacks the standing to pursue litigation initiated prior to his bankruptcy. Despite the appellant's discharge from bankruptcy, the litigation remains vested in the official assignee, who has chosen not to pursue it, citing limited commercial benefit to creditors. The court affirmed that the appellant's estate, including any potential interest in personal property subject to the litigation, did not revert to him upon discharge. The appellant's motions to reopen a previous judgment and amend pleadings were also denied, as the appellant no longer holds an interest in the proceedings.
Bankruptcy, Official Assignee, Locus Standi, Litigation, Discharge from Bankruptcy, Personal Property, Court of Appeal, High Court, Receiver, Unrealised Assets, Bankruptcy Act 1988, Vested Interest, Disclaimer, Onerous Property, Automatic Discharge, Revesting, Family Home, Estate, Proceedings, Amendment of Pleadings, Res Judicata, Henderson v. Henderson.