Facts
A petrol pump attendant, after a dispute about payment, assaulted a customer out of personal anger.
Issue
Was the employer liable for the ?
Held
No; it was an act of personal vengeance.
Principle
A deliberate assault for personal reasons is usually outside the .
Why it matters
Assaults by employees.
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Warren v Henlys Ltd (Lanbuk) <https://www.lanbuk.com/llb/torts/cases/warren-v-henlys> accessed 31 October 2026
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