Braun was a director of Cable Shipping Ltd., a corporation which leased a large wharf from Valdez. Braun gave instructions to the person in charge of the wharf that the S.S. Cambridge would be using the wharf to unload its cargo. The S.S. Cambridge damaged the wharf on its arrival, and the wharf owner brought an action against Cable Shipping Ltd. for repairs. Braun would be personally liable to Valdez for the damage, because he gave permission for the corporation's ship to use the wharf.

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Braun, as a director acting within the scope of his duties for the corporation, would not typically be personally liable for the corporation's actions unless there is evidence of personal negligence or misconduct. The corporation itself would be liable for the damages.

Braun Was a Director of Cable Shipping Ltd