PrincipleTORT LAW – Detinue – Measure of Damages Assessed at Date of Judgment
- Area of law
- TORT LAW
- Court
- Supreme Court
The value of goods in detinue is assessed at the date of judgment. This compensates the plaintiff for the continuing wrongful detention. The principle applies to both detinue and conversion. The plaintiff may recover the increased value if the chattel appreciated. The rule encourages prompt…
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