Is a bankrupt person's confession that another creditor is due a share in the estate accepted if the other creditors deny it?

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Al-Mughni

Book of the Insolvent (Bankruptcy)

Book 14 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

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Similarly, if the bankrupt confesses that another creditor is due a share with them, and the existing creditors deny it, they must also swear an oath based on the negation of knowledge.