Cessation of appointment

Apart from the statutory provisions, a court receiver can only be removed by a court order, unless the order of appointment provides for automatic termination or for a time limited appointment. In the case of discharge on completion of functions, application is generally made by one (or both) of the parties to the proceedings in which the appointment was made. However, it may be made by the receiver.

A private receiver may be removed by the appointor at any time and will resign office once the purpose of the appointment has been fulfilled.

For both types of receiver, there are provisions for supervision and removal by the court.

See Cessation of Appointment.