Royal College of Surgeons of England v National Provincial Bank Ltd and Ors

[1952] A.C. 631

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Between: Royal College of Surgeons of England - Appellant
And: National Provincial Bank Ltd and Ors - Respondents

Court:

Judges: Lord Normand
Lord Morton of Henryton
Lord Reid
Lord Tucker
Lord Cohen

Subject References:
CHARITY
Royal College of Surgeons
Incorporation by Royal Charter
Objects
Charitable institution
Will
Construction Gift to hospital for department of medical school
Defeasance to operate if hospital nationalized
Nationalization of hospital but not of medical school

Legislative References:
National Health Service Act, 1946 (9 & 10 Geo. 6, c. 81) - ss. 6, 7, 8 (2), 11 (8), 151

Hearing date: 20-21, 26-28 February 1952
Judgment date: 3 April 1952

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ORDER

Appeal allowed.