The Law Reports (King's Bench Division)
[1949] 2 KB 232
[COURT OF APPEAL]
READING
v.
THE KING.
1949 Apr. 1,
11;
May 19.
May 19.
Tucker, Asquith and Singleton L.JJ.
Petition of right
— Claim by British ex-soldier to money taken from him by Military authorities in Egypt
— Money acquired by soldier in consideration of his presence in uniform on civilian lorry loaded with illicit cargo
— Relation of Crown to soldier
— Whether same as that of master and servant
— Money acquired solely by use of uniform and military position
— Title of Crown to money.