Spiros & Beverly Brendas v Craig Genter [2017] NSWDC 167

Spiros & Beverly Brendas v Craig Genter [2017] NSWDC 167

Plaintiffs failed to prove their title to the machinery as they adduced no sufficient evidence of ownership transfer from Kenoss, or subrogation rights or settlements with relevant banks; claim must therefore fail and verdict for the defendant.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
04 July 2017
Procedural Posture
Civil / Principal Judgment
Outcome
Verdict for the defendant; claim dismissed.
Legal Topics
['conversion' 'damages']
['tort'] ['conversion' 'damages']

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Procedural Posture

Civil / Principal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether plaintiffs proved title to machinery subject to conversion claim' 'Assessment of damages for conversion if entitlement established']

Ratio Decidendi

Plaintiffs failed to prove their title to the machinery as they adduced no sufficient evidence of ownership transfer from Kenoss, or subrogation rights or settlements with relevant banks; claim must therefore fail and verdict for the defendant.

Court Disposition

Verdict for the defendant; claim dismissed.

Orders

  • ['Verdict for the defendant.' "Plaintiffs to pay defendant's costs of the proceedings." 'Exhibits to be returned forthwith.' "Any application for a special costs order to be made by Notice of Motion with affidavits in support, filed on 5 days' notice."]