West Point Pepperell, Inc. v. Knowles

Quillian, Judge.

1. The issue for determination is whether Barnes, National’s employee, was at the time of the collision acting in the prosecution of his master’s business _and within the scope of his employment. The appellees contend that Barnes was at the time of the collision on an entirely personal mission which was completely disconnected from his employment. The appellant takes the position that Barnes deviated from his duties but that at the time of the collision the temporary departure had ended and he had re-entered the scope of his employment.

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