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1. The bankrupt was granted his discharge from bankruptcy on the 10th July 1989 after paying all his debts in full. However, the bankrupt's solicitor challenged the Official Receiver's claim to charge costs under Item 1(a) of the bankruptcy (Fees and Percentages) Order. This issue was therefore adjourned for argument until the 13th July when Miss Lee, for the bankrupt, contended that costs should be awarded on a party and party basis and drew my attention to various provisions in the bankruptcy