A judge made rulings yesterday dealing with administrative issues caused by the death of lawyer Julian Hall.

Mr. Hall, a prominent lawyer and former politician, owed around $3 million plus interest to his creditors when he died on July 18.

He had campaigned in the final years of his life for his bankruptcy to be discharged and the Official Receiver (OR), who handles bankruptcy cases, was contesting the issue at the time of his death. A hearing had been set for this week to review the status of the bankruptcy.

Lawyers for the OR asked Judge Carlisle Greaves on Monday for the review proceedings to be discontinued, due to Mr. Hall's death. They also asked the judge to discontinue a previous order that $6,000 per month be deducted from Government consultant Mr. Hall's wages.

Mr. Justice Greaves granted both applications in a brief hearing yesterday afternoon.

Lawyers for the OR are now waiting until details of Mr. Hall's estate are established before deciding how to proceed. It is unclear whether he left enough money to clear his debts.

Mr. Hall was adjudged bankrupt in January 2000. His creditors include wealthy widow Betty McMahon, the estate of lawyer Charles Vaucrosson and the Bank of Bermuda.