The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1986] AC 717
[HOUSE OF LORDS]
ARMAGAS LTD. APPELLANTS AND MUNDOGAS S.A. RESPONDENTS
1984 June 5,
6,
7,
8,
11,
12,
13,
14,
15,
18,
19,
20,
21,
22,
25,
26,
27,
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29;
July 3, 4, 5;
Oct. 18
1986 April 14, 15, 16, 17, 21;
May 22
July 3, 4, 5;
Oct. 18
1986 April 14, 15, 16, 17, 21;
May 22
Stephenson, Dunn and Robert Goff L.JJ. Lord Keith of Kinkel, Lord Brandon of Oakbrook, Lord Templeman, Lord Griffiths and Lord Oliver of Aylmerton
Agency
— Authority
— Ostensible authority
— Agent stating that he had his principal's authority to enter into specific agreement
— Agent having no authority to agree terms
— Whether principal bound by agreement
Vicarious Liability
— Master and servant
— Deceit
— Bribed employee representing that he had authority to enter into agreement on behalf of employer
— Whether employer vicariously liable for deceit of employee
— Whether bound by terms of contract