LEWIS v. PORT OF LONDON AUTHORITY.

(1943) 75 Ll L Rep 104

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Oliver.

Master and servant-Common employment- Contributory negligence-Death of maintenance engineer-Claim by widow under Fatal Accidents Act, 1880 - Deceased employed by H. & W.-H. & W. under running contract to supply workmen to do repair work for P.L.A. (defendants)- Work to be done under complete supervision of P.L.A. officers, as and when requested by P.L.A. - Deceased man engaged in repair of bridge at P.L.A. dock - Negligence of P.L.A. employee - Liability of P.L.A.-Defences: (1) contributory negligence; (2) common employment on the ground that the deceased man was the particular servant of the P.L.A. (as distinct from being the general servant of H. & W.) and met his death owing to the negligence of a fellow workman.