A man of Austrian or German origin had been recommended for deportation following a conviction for conspiracy. The Home Secretary intended to deport him as soon as it became practicable to do so.
Held: Until the recommendation was actually effected, the domicile of choice remained. Once that happens, however, the domicile is lost. Even though a party’s immigration status was such that he might be ordered to be removed, he could nevertheless acquire a domicile of choice in this country.
Judges:
Denning J
Citations:
[1945] 2 All ER 545
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Cited by:
Applied – Szechter (orse Karsov) v Szechter 1971
The parties, who had been given leave to stay in the United Kingdom for only a limited period, had acquired a domicile of choice in England by residing here with the intention of making this country their permanent home. It was immaterial that their . .
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Family
Updated: 13 May 2022; Ref: scu.228182
