Ashworth v Stanwix: QBD 1860

Innocent partners are vicariously liable for the torts of their co-partner.

Citations:

(1860) 3 E and E 701

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Cited by:

CitedDubai Aluminium Company Limited v Salaam and Others HL 5-Dec-2002
Partners Liable for Dishonest Act of Solicitor
A solicitor had been alleged to have acted dishonestly, having assisted in a fraudulent breach of trust by drafting certain documents. Contributions to the damages were sought from his partners.
Held: The acts complained of were so close to . .
Lists of cited by and citing cases may be incomplete.

Vicarious Liability, Company

Updated: 12 April 2022; Ref: scu.193868