MORRIS v. C. W. MARTIN & SONS, LTD.

[1965] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 63

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Denning, M.R., Lord Justice Diplock and Lord Justice Salmon

Bailment-Conversion by servant of sub-bailee for reward-Whether servant acting within scope of employment-Whether exceptions clause in conditions of contract between bailee for reward and sub-bailee for reward exempted sub-bailee from liability to bailor. Master and servant-Liability of master for theft by servant-Whether servant acting within scope of his employment. Contract-Conditions of contract-Effect of terms of contract between bailee and sub-bailee on sub-bailee's liability to owner. Conversion-Liability of sub-bailee for reward for acts of dishonest servant-Whether servant acting within scope of his employment.