Elkhorn Piney Coal Mining Co. v. Hazelett

HICKENLOOPER, Circuit Judge.

On June 22, 1929, appellee was injured through the negligence of one Harry S. MeKalip, mine superintendent of the appellant company, who was then driving an automobile furnished by appellant for his *138use at or about the mines. The sole question for our consideration is whether MeKalip was at the time engaged upon the business of his employer so as to make the latter liable for his tort under the doetrine of respondeat superior. The general rule is no longer open to doubt. “The master’s responsibility cannot be extended beyond the limits of the master’s work. If the…