Facts
A fur coat sent for cleaning was stolen by the employee given the job of cleaning it.
Issue
Was the firm liable for its employee's theft?
Held
Yes; he was entrusted with the coat.
Principle
An employer entrusted with goods is liable for theft by the employee put in charge of them.
Why it matters
Theft by employees.
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Morris v C W Martin & Sons Ltd [1966] 1 QB 716 (Lanbuk) <https://www.lanbuk.com/llb/torts/cases/morris-v-martin> accessed 31 October 2026
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