Detinue and Conversion - Vehicle destroyed while in lawful custody – Definition of demand – Definition of refusal – Definition of wilful interference – Neglecting to release vehicle same as refusal - Value of vehicle not released different than damages - Time runs from the date of the refusal of demand - Replacement value and damages allowable - Interest on replacement value – Interest on loss of use impermissible
Case Number
2013 HCV 01907
Presiding Judge
Year
Neutral Citation
[2022] JMSC Civ 160
Date of Delivery