MARIA SWEENEY v BOYLAN NOMINEES PTY LIMITED Trading as QUIRKS REFRIGERATION
[2006] BLR 440
HIGH COURT OF AUSTRALIA
Before Gleeson CJ, Gummow, Kirby, Hayne, Heydon and Crennan JJ
Negligence - Vicarious liability - Independent contractor - Liability on party engaging him for negligent act.
Independent contractor - Relationship with “employer” company - Whether “representative” of company - Agency - Representative agency.