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FYNN v. BADU

1970

COURT OF APPEAL

CORAM

  • ARCHER JJ.A.
  • SOWAH
  • APALOO

Areas of Law

  • Tort Law

AI Generated Summary

This case addresses the issue of vicarious liability in the context of a vehicular accident where the first defendant, driving a lorry, collided with a VW van resulting in a fatality. The plaintiff sued for damages, claiming the accident was due to negligent driving, and implicated the second defendant as the employer of the first defendant. The trial court found a joint venture between the defendants, establishing vicarious liability. On appeal, it was determined that the second defendant was not vicariously liable as there was no joint possession or control of the vehicle, reversing the trial court's decision and dismissing the action against the second defendant.

JUDGMENT