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

[1950] A.C. 186

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(Decision by: Lord Reid)

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

Court:

Judges: Lord Porter
Lord Normand
Lord Morton of Henryton

Lord ReidLord 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

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Decision by:
Lord Reid

My Lords, I also concur.