Baker was a director of Cable Shipping,a corporation that leased a large dock from Able.Baker gave instructions to the person in charge of the dock that the S.S.Oxford would be using the dock to unload its cargo.The S.S.Oxford damaged the dock on its arrival.

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As a director of Cable Shipping, Baker acted on behalf of the corporation when giving instructions for the S.S. Oxford to use the dock. Therefore, Cable Shipping would be liable for any damages caused by the ship to the dock while leasing it from Able. Baker cannot be held personally liable unless he was acting outside the scope of his duties as a director, which does not appear to be the case. The owner of the S.S. Oxford may also be liable for the damages, but ultimately it is the responsibility of Cable Shipping as the lessee of the dock. The ownership of the ship is irrelevant to the liability of Cable Shipping.

Baker Was a Director of Cable Shipping,a Corporation That Leased