In Tarry v Ashton (1876) 1 QBD 314, an important case in English tort law.
Facts A lamp that the defendant had employed an independent contractor to repair was not securely fastened to the wall of the defendant's house. It fell on a passer-by.
Judgment Finding the defendant to be liable, Lord Blackman said the following:
See also Law of agency Delict
Notes
References Tarry v Ashton (1876) 1 QBD 314.