Etherton LJ held that ultimately the decision as to whether there is vicarious liability ‘is a conclusion of law based on primary facts rather than a simple question of fact’.
Judges:
Sir Anthony Clarke MR, Keene, Etherton LJJ
Citations:
[2009] EWCA Civ 296, [2009] 1 CLC 503, [2009] Lloyds Rep FC 338
Links:
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Citing:
At ComC – HSBC Bank Plc v 5th Avenue Partners Ltd and Others ComC 7-Dec-2007
The claimants sought damages from the defendant bank, saying that they had been induced by a fraudster to pay money into accounts at the bank, and claimed in dishonest assistance. . .
See Also – HSBC Bank Plc v 5th Avenue Partners Ltd and others ComC 21-Feb-2008
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Leave – HSBC Bank Plc v 5th Avenue Partners Ltd and others CA 6-Jun-2008
Renewed application for leave to appeal. . .
Cited by:
Cited – Reynolds v Strutt and Parker LLP ChD 15-Jul-2011
The defendant had organised a team bonding day, including a cycling event. The claimant employee was severely injured falling from his cycle. He said that the defendant had been engligent in not providing cycling helmets. The circuit hosting company . .
Lists of cited by and citing cases may be incomplete.
Torts – Other, Vicarious Liability
Updated: 24 July 2022; Ref: scu.341243