The claimant sought damages in an alleged conversion of valuable jewelry by the defendants. The defendant said that she had sold them with the consent of the claimant and used the proceeds to pay, as directed, the claimant’s gambling debts.
Held: The defendant’s case was not accepted. The claimant’s case was clear and consistently presented and supported by much corroboration. The defendant’s case was inconsistent, and she had not attended court to support her evidence under cross examination.
Judges:
Lindblom J
Citations:
[2012] EWHC 915 (QB)
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Citing:
Cited – Kuwait Airways Corporation v Iraqi Airways Company and Others (Nos 4 and 5) HL 16-May-2002
After the invasion of Kuwait, the Iraqi government had dissolved Kuwait airlines, and appropriated several airplanes. Four planes were destroyed by Allied bombing, and 6 more were appropriated again by Iran.
Held: The appeal failed. No claim . .
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Torts – Other
Updated: 21 July 2022; Ref: scu.452714
