SMITH v. AUSTIN LIFTS, LTD., AND OTHERS.

[1958] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 583

HOUSE OF LORDS.

Before Viscount Simonds, Lord Morton of Henryton, Lord Reid, Lord Somervell of Harrow and Lord Denning.

Master and servant-Safe premises-Premises not under control of employers-Duty of employers - Maintaining of lifts - Employee sent to work at defective premises - Employer and employee aware of defects - Injury to employee-Liability of employers-Consideration of duties of employers and invitors. Negligence - Invitee - Unusual danger - Safe premises - Means of access - Maintaining of lifts - Injury to contractors' employee - Occupiers and employee aware of defects in premises - Whether employee appreciated danger to full extent-Liability of occupiers- Consideration of duties of employers and invitors.