Principle

TORT LAW – Conversion – Damages Limited to Value of Chattel at Date of Conversion

Area of law
TORT LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Conversion damages are assessed at the date of conversion. The plaintiff cannot recover for loss of ordinary earnings after conversion. Special damages may be claimed if specifically pleaded and proved. The principle limits recovery to the value of the goods at the time of conversion.…

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