Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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SUMNER v. WILLIAM HENDERSON & SONS, LTD.

[1962] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 435

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION

Before Mr. Justice Phillimore

Master and servant - Contractors - Death of employee-Liability of employer for death of employee if caused by contractors' negligence. -Unnecessary risk-Delegation of duty to contractors by employer-Death of employee-Liability of employer for death of employee if caused by contractors' negligence. -Unnecessary risk-Electric cable -Death of employee - Liability of employer for death of employee if caused by manufacturers' or suppliers' negligence.

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