Myck Djurberg v Thames Properties (Hampton) Limited & Ors

Myck Djurberg v Thames Properties (Hampton) Limited & Ors

The judge erred in summarily striking out the claim without proper procedural compliance; if the appellant can establish a contractual lien and possessory rights, he may have a claim for conversion or trespass to goods.

Parties
Appellant: Myck Djurberg; Respondent: Thames Properties (Hampton) Limited; Respondent: Rodriguez Doll; Respondent: Gregory Collier
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 November 2024
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment Striking Out Claim
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Conversion, Maritime Lien, Interference With Goods, Summary Judgment, Procedural Fairness
Tort Property Civil Procedure Conversion Maritime Lien Interference With Goods Summary Judgment Procedural Fairness

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Parties

Myck Djurberg

Appellant

Thames Properties (Hampton) Limited

Respondent

Rodriguez Doll

Respondent

Gregory Collier

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment Striking Out Claim

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a contractual or maritime lien exists for unpaid mooring fees
  2. 2 Whether the appellant had sufficient possessory rights to sue for conversion/trespass to goods
  3. 3 Whether summary striking out complied with procedural rules

Ratio Decidendi

The judge erred in summarily striking out the claim without proper procedural compliance; if the appellant can establish a contractual lien and possessory rights, he may have a claim for conversion or trespass to goods.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Claim reinstated; appellant to amend Particulars of Claim to plead contract, unpaid fees, and rights over property.
  • Defendants may apply for summary judgment in compliance with CPR.