Courts must inform self-represented litigants in bankruptcy proceedings of their right to cross-examine deponents of affidavits, must ensure both the court and the litigant have simultaneous access to documentary evidence, and must set clear time limits at the outset rather than imposing them ad hoc. Trustees should exercise caution in incurring administration costs where the sequestration order is under challenge.
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