13 – Torts Relating to Goods

Source: Unlocking Torts

Here is the summary of this chapter:

1) Liability for defective productions - (a) Interaction between tort and Sale of Goods Act as amended bu Sale and Supply of Goods Act, 1994, Unfair Contract Terms Act, Contracts (Right of Third Parties) Act, and Law Reform (Contributory Negligence) Act, (b) Statutory liability under the Consumer Protection Act 1987 – see that one who sells the products manufactured by others (and who clearly states so) will not be liable

2) Interference with goods - (a) Trespass to goods – Interference with person’s right o possession of goods, elements of tort: direct and intentional, (b) Conversion – No covered by Torts (Interference with Goods) Act – see the case of Parker v British Airways Board

3) Defences to trespass and conversion – Lawful authority and Jus tertii

4) Remedies – Retaking of goods and damages