CAVANAGH v. ULSTER WEAVING COMPANY, LTD.
[1959] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 165
HOUSE OF LORDS.
Before Viscount Simonds, Lord Tucker, Lord Keith of Avonholm, Lord Somervell of Harrow and Lord Jenkins.
Master and servant-System of working-Reasonable care-Act of omission-Labourer's fall from roof ladder while wearing oversized rubber boots-Absence of handrail-Liability of employers-Onus of proof-Consideration of employers' standard of care.