“The law, however, is that “although the particular act which gives the cause of action may not be authorised, still if the act is done in the course of employment which is authorised, then the master is liable for the act of his servant.” Per Stephen, J. in Brown v. Citizens’ Life Assurance Co. (1902) 2. N.S.W.R. at 212 cited with approval by Lord Lindley in Citizens’ Life Assurance Co. v. Brown [1904] A.C. 423 at 428 P.C.”
Per CHUKWUNWEIKE IDIGBE, JSC in MUTUAL AID SOCIETY LTD V. AKERELE (1965) LCER-374(SC) (Pp 7 – 8, Paras E – A)
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