Theophile v Solicitor-General (on behalf of his Majesty)
[1950] A.C. 186Between: Theophile - Appellant
And: Solicitor-General (on behalf of his Majesty) - Respondent
Judges:
Lord Porter
Lord Normand
Lord Morton of Henryton
Lord Reid
Lord Radcliffe
Subject References:
BANKRUPTCY
DEBTOR
ALIEN
Business carried on in England
Debt to Crown in respect of excess profits tax
Departure of debtor to Eire and residence there
Act of bankruptcy
'Being out of England remains out of England'
Legislative References:
Bankruptcy Act, 1914 (4 & 5 Geo. 5, c. 59) - s. 1, sub-ss. 1 (b), 2 (c)
Judgment date: 9 February 1950
ORDER
Appeal dismissed.