In Re European Life Assurance Society: 1869
Sir William James V-C dismissed a petition for the winding up of a company which had issued large numbers of life policies and annuity contracts, and appeared to be in financial difficulties. He rejected the basis of the ‘just and equitable’ ground in section 79(5) of the 1862 Act, saying: ‘And in my view of … Continue reading In Re European Life Assurance Society: 1869