UNITED AFRICA COMPANY, LTD. v. OWOADE.
[1954] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 607
JUDICIAL COMMITTEE OFTHE PRIVY COUNCIL.
Before Lord Oaksey, Lord Keith of Avonholm and Mr. L. M. D. de Silva.
Master and servant - Fraud by servant - Conversion - Vicarious liability of master - Respondeat superior.
Practice-Pleadings-Writ-Relief sought-Defect in writ-Defect, if any, cured by statement of claim-Need only to state facts in statement of claim-Supreme Court (Civil Procedure) Rules (Nigeria), Order 2, r. 2.
Practice-Leave to appeal to Privy Council- Security for costs-Payment into Court- Adequacy.