 However, under section 1157 courts may, if directors are negligent but found to be honest and ought to be excused, relieve directors from paying compensation.The "objective plus subjective" standard was first introduced in the wrongful trading provision from the Insolvency Act 1986, and applied in "Re D'Jan of London Ltd".The liquidator sought to recover compensation from Mr D'Jan, who failing to read an insurance policy form, did not disclose he was previously the director of an insolvent company.