Please note: The dictum is Lynskey J's; the facts could not be confirmed.
Facts
Cited for the statement that a master is liable for wrongful 'modes' of doing authorised acts, but not for independent acts outside the employment.
Issue
When is a servant's act within the ?
Held
The quoted test was applied.
Principle
Unauthorised acts are within the course of employment if they are improper modes of doing authorised acts.
Why it matters
Restatement of the Salmond test.
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Marsh v Moores (Lanbuk) <https://www.lanbuk.com/llb/torts/cases/marsh-v-moores> accessed 31 October 2026
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