IN RE PRATT, L. H. (A BANKRUPT). EX PARTE ARBON, LANGRISH & CO., LTD. v. TRUSTEE OF THE PROPERTY OF THE BANKRUPT.

(1949) 83 Ll.L.Rep. 309

CHANCERY DIVISION.(DIVISIONAL COURTSITTING IN BANKRUPTCY.)

Before Mr. Justice Harman and Mr. Justice Danckwerts.

Insurance brokers-Commission-Termination of employment-Obligation to continue payment-P. employed by firm of insurance brokers-Half commission payable to P. in respect of insurance business introduced by him- Resignation of P., followed shortly afterwards by bankruptcy-Claim by trustee in bankruptcy in respect of commissions alleged still to be due to P.-Proof that such commissions were payable-Evidence of letters written by firm and of "brokerage suspense account" kept by them-Appeal by firm against decision of learned County Court Judge that such commissions were payable.