Facts
The Bankruptcy Office of St. Gallen provided legal assistance in the bankruptcy proceedings against [X.] . By orders dated 19 July 2005 and 22 August 2005, the Bankruptcy Office restricted [X.] 's access to the files. [X.] filed a complaint against these orders with the Cantonal Court of St. Gallen, which was dismissed. Thereupon, [X.] filed a complaint with the Federal Supreme Court.
Considerations
The Federal Supreme Court examined which parts of the complaint were admissible. It concluded that the claims regarding the restriction of access to the files were admissible, but not the claims regarding disciplinary measures against the bankruptcy officer and general supervisory measures.
With regard to the restriction of access to the files, the Federal Supreme Court found that the requirement to pre-register visits did not constitute an inadmissible restriction. However, it examined the refusal of access to the files regarding the ongoing sales negotiations more closely. It concluded that the cantonal supervisory authority did not exceed or abuse its discretion in weighing the…