Thompson v Federal Commissioner of Taxation

102 CLR 315
1959 - 1204C - HCA

(Judgment by: Fullagar J)

Between: Thompson
And: Federal Commissioner of Taxation

Court:
High Court of Australia

Judges: Dixon CJ
McTiernan J

Fullagar JKitto J
Menzies J

Subject References:
Taxation and revenue
Estate duty
Exemption
Estate bequeathed for 'public educational purposes'
Masonic schools
Whether 'public'

Legislative References:
Estate Duty Assessment Act 1914 (Cth) (No 22) - s 8

Hearing date: 25 August 1959; 26 August 1959
Judgment date: 4 December 1959

SYDNEY

Judgment by:
Fullagar J

I agree with the judgment of the Chief Justice.  

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