“We accept the proposition of law that a principal is only liable for libel published by the agent if, in publishing the libel, the agent acted within the scope of his authority; …”
Per CHUKWUNWEIKE IDIGBE, JSC in MUTUAL AID SOCIETY LTD V. AKERELE (1965) LCER-374(SC) (Pp 7 – 7 Paras C – D)
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