Asset strip does not make firm judgement-proof
Vodafone v GNT Holdings (UK) and Barter (Court of Appeal - 24 September 2004)
An unsuccessful defendant will not be allowed to make itself judgement-proof pending its appeal by deliberating divesting itself of its assets.
So held the Court of Appeal on the hearing of an
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