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

[1950] A.C. 186

(Decision by: Lord Radcliffe)

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

Decision by:
Lord Radcliffe

My Lords, I have nothing to say in this appeal except that I agree that the appeal should be dismissed.

Appeal dismissed.

Solicitors: William Foux & Co.; Solicitor of Inland Revenue.


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