3 Form of judgment where goods are detained
Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977 (1977 c 32) | Legislation

3  Form of judgment where goods are detained

(1)     In proceedings for wrongful interference against a person who is in possession or in control of the goods relief may be given in accordance with this section, so far as appropriate.

(2)     The relief is—

(a)     an order for delivery of the goods, and for payment of any consequential damages, or

(b)     an order for delivery of the goods, but giving the defendant the alternative of paying damages by reference to the value of the goods, together in either alternative with payment of any consequential damages, or

(c)     damages.

(3)     Subject to rules of court—

(a)     relief shall be given under only one of paragraphs

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