Code of Organization and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12), article 445

445. (1) Where the hereditary estate is of very small value, it shall be lawful for the court, in the absence of any opposition on the part of the State Advocate, to order, even on an application, that such estate be delivered to any creditor claiming it in fall or partial payment of a debt owing to him. Verification of account on oath. (2) In any such case, the court may allow the creditor to verify his account on oath if, in the circumstances of the case, it is difficult to produce other evidence and the court is satisfied that such verification on oath is sufficient. Summary procedure for delivery of estate to creditor where claim is proved by documentary evidence. Amended by: XI.1859.25; L.N. 46 of 1965; LVIII.1974.68; XXV.2019.19.