Tilley v Official Receiver in Bankruptcy

103 CLR 529
1960 - 1128A - HCA

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Tilley
v Official Receiver in Bankruptcy

Court:

Judges: Dixon CJ
Kitto J
Menzies J

Subject References:
Bankruptcy
Undischarged bankrupt
Whether obtaining credit in contravention of Act without disclosing status
Cheques dishonoured

Legislative References:
Bankruptcy Act 1924 (Cth) - s 211

Hearing date: SYDNEY 29 August 1960; 28 November 1960;
Judgment date: 28 November 1960

Sydney

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Appeal allowed. Order of the Supreme Court of Queensland exercising jurisdiction in bankruptcy dated 19th July 1960, whereby the appellant was found guilty on certain charges and a sentence was imposed upon him, discharged. In lieu thereof order that the appellant be acquitted and that he be discharged from his recognizances and from the order of 9th August 1960 made by Windeyer J.

On appeal from the Supreme Court of Queensland Exercising Federal Jurisdiction in Bankruptcy.