The Law Reports (King's Bench Division)
[1948] 2 KB 268
[KING'S BENCH DIVISION]
READING
v.
THE KING.
1948 May 10.
Denning J.
Petition of right
— Claim by ex-sergeant to money taken from him by military authorities in Cairo
— Money acquired by ex-sergeant in consideration of his presence in uniform in loaded civilian lorries in Cairo
— Relation of Crown to ex-sergeant same as relation of master and servant
— Use by servant of facilities given to him by master
— Money acquired solely by use of uniform and military position
— Crown entitled to money.