Vicarious liability of firm of solicitors

Where a partner was alleged to have assisted in a breach of trust by drafting documents to be used in fraud, his actions were within the ordinary course of the business of the firm, despite the other partners having no knowledge of his activities. Because his actions were closely akin to his normal duties it could be said there was a risk of such wrongful act occurring. The firm was therefore vicariously liable for loss or injury caused by his actions.