Fact:
The appellant’s driver after finishing his work was returning to the garage. Instead of going direct to the garage turned the lorry into District Court compound to see his friend and an accident occurred whereby the respondent was injured and his bicycle was damaged.
Issue:
Who was liable, master or servant?
Judgment:
It was held that master was liable
Reasoning:
It was a mere turning into court compound was tenantamount to stopping on the way
The appellant’s driver after finishing his work was returning to the garage. Instead of going direct to the garage turned the lorry into District Court compound to see his friend and an accident occurred whereby the respondent was injured and his bicycle was damaged.
Issue:
Who was liable, master or servant?
Judgment:
It was held that master was liable
Reasoning:
It was a mere turning into court compound was tenantamount to stopping on the way
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