Triplot & Anor v Whetter [2011] EWHC 931 (QB) (30 September 2011)

Triplot & Anor v Whetter [2011] EWHC 931 (QB) (30 September 2011)

The claimants proved, beyond reasonable doubt, that they owned and were entitled to possession of the three horses, which were unlawfully removed from their stables and subsequently bartered to Ms Whetter by M Jacobs, who had no authority or title. Ms Whetter's evidence and arguments were unsupported and contradicted by reliable documentary, microchip, and DNA evidence.

Citation
[2011] EWHC 931 (QB)
Parties
Claimant: Mme Joelle Triplot; Claimant: Mme Mercedes Destine; Defendant: Ms Joan Whetter
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
30 September 2011
Procedural Posture
Civil / Final Judgment
Outcome
claim allowed, counterclaim dismissed
Legal Topics
Conversion, Ownership of Chattels, Delivery Up, Title to Goods
Property Law Tort Law Conversion Ownership of Chattels Delivery Up Title to Goods

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Parties

Mme Joelle Triplot

Claimant

Mme Mercedes Destine

Claimant

Ms Joan Whetter

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimants are entitled to possession and ownership of the three horses in Ms Whetter's possession
  2. 2 Whether Ms Whetter acquired good title to the horses via barter from M Jacobs
  3. 3 Whether the claimants' evidence establishes identity and ownership of the horses

Ratio Decidendi

The claimants proved, beyond reasonable doubt, that they owned and were entitled to possession of the three horses, which were unlawfully removed from their stables and subsequently bartered to Ms Whetter by M Jacobs, who had no authority or title. Ms Whetter's evidence and arguments were unsupported and contradicted by reliable documentary, microchip, and DNA evidence.

Court Disposition

claim allowed, counterclaim dismissed

Orders

  • Immediate delivery up of the three horses to the claimants
  • Dismissal of Ms Whetter's counterclaim for purchase and compensation for stabling/livery