Wilson v New Brighton Panelbeaters Ltd

Wilson v New Brighton Panelbeaters Ltd [1989] 1 NZLR 74 is a cited case in New Zealand regarding interference of goods.[1]

Wilson v New Brighton Panelbeaters Ltd
CourtHigh Court of New Zealand
Full case name Dean Anthony Wilson v New Brighton Panelbeaters Limited
Decided25 August 1988
Citation[1989] 1 NZLR 74
Transcripthttp://www.nzlii.org/nz/cases/NZHC/1988/457.pdf
Court membership
Judge sittingTipping J
Keywords
negligence

Background

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The plaintiff left his Hillman Hunter car parked in his carport, and whilst he was away at the nearby beach, as what had been described as a cruel hoax, an unknown person arranged for New Brighton Panelbeaters to tow the car away. The car was never recovered.

The plaintiff sued for damages for trespass, as well as for conversion.

Held

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Judgment for the plaintiff.

References

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  1. ^ McLay, Geoff (2003). Butterworths Student Companion Torts (4th ed.). LexisNexis. ISBN 0-408-71686-X.