Mighell v. Sultan of Johore. - [1894] 1 q.b.

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MIGHELL v. SULTAN OF JOHORE.

1893 Nov. 4, 27, 28, 29.

ILLS !"# LARANCE, JJ., LOR$ ESHER, M.R., LOPES !"# %A&, L.JJ.

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