Theophile v Solicitor-General (on behalf of his Majesty)

[1950] A.C. 186

(Judgment by: Lord Normand)

Between: Theophile - Appellant
And: Solicitor-General (on behalf of his Majesty) - Respondent

Court:
House of Lords

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)

Hearing date: 22-24 November 1949
Judgment date: 9 February 1950

Judgment by:
Lord Normand

My Lords, I concur in the opinion of my noble and learned friend on the woolsack.