Johnson v. Singer Sewing Machine Company Limited (Civil Case No. 67 j66)) [1967] SLSC 1241 (23 May 1967);
Search Summary:
Tort -damages-measure of damages-torts affecting chattels-loss of chattel used in trade-hire of replacement and loss of business where replacement less profitable:
Tort -detinue-damages-measure of damages-chattel used in trade -damages include hire of replacement and loss of business where replacement less profitable
Headnote and Holding:
Damages for loss or deprivation of a chattel which is used in a profitable trade include the hire of a replacement and, where the replacement is such that it cannot be
used as profitably as the missing chattel, the consequent loss of business (page 168, lines 4-8)
Law Report Citation:
1967-68 ALR S.L. 166 S.C.
