THE FEDERAL BANK OF AUSTRALIA LIMITED v. WHITE

21 VLR 451·MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD and A’BECKETT, JJ.
Purchase
21 VLR 451
21 VLR 451
THE FEDERAL BANK OF AUSTRALIA LIMITED v. WHITE Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court) MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD and A’BECKETT, JJ. July 24, 25, 26, 1895, 27 November 1895 Bankruptcy — Trader carrying on business in London and Victoria — English Bankruptcy Act 1883, 46 & 47 Vict., c. 52, s. 44, sub-s. 3, s. 168 — Adjudication in England — Property of bankrupt divisible amongst his creditors — Goods in Melbourne — Bill of lading — Instruments Act 1890, No. 1103, Parts II. and VI. — Bill of sale — Registration .

One P. had carried on business in London, Melbourne, and elsewhere as a bookseller. On 19th July 1894 he was adjudicated bankrupt in England, but no insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings were taken against him elsewhere. Plaintiff, a bank domiciled in Victoria, from time to time advanced money to P. to enable him to carry on his business in Victoria and to import goods. To secure these advances the plaintiff received from P. the bills of lading of consignments of books, the bills of lading being indorsed absolutely to it. These

""

Continue Reading This Report

21 VLR 451

One-off Purchase

$25
This report only
Permanent access
PDF download
Best Value

Digital Subscription

$45/mo
or $450/yrSAVE $90
All reports included
Unlimited access
Cancel anytime
Don't have an account? Create Account