Wesson v. . the Seaboard Roanoke R. R. Co.

Supreme Court of North Carolina

Wesson v. . the Seaboard Roanoke R. R. Co.

49 N.C. 379

DecidedJune 5, 1857

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Wesson v. . the Seaboard Roanoke R. R. Co., 49 N.C. 379 (N.C. 1857).

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Opinion

Pearson, J.

There is no error. A master is not liable for the wilful trespass of (H servant. He is liable in an “ action on the case ” for an injury, caused by the negligence, or un-skilfulness, of a servant, while doing his business. This.is an action of trespass vi et cvrmis. “ There was no evidence that the master sanctioned, or even knew of the trespass in question.”

Pee CuéiaM. Judgment affirmed.

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Pearson, J.

There is no error. A master is not liable for the wilful trespass of (H servant. He is liable in an “ action on the case ” for an injury, caused by the negligence, or un-skilfulness, of a servant, while doing his business. This.is an action of trespass vi et cvrmis. “ There was no evidence that the master sanctioned, or even knew of the trespass in question.”

Pee CuéiaM. Judgment affirmed.

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