Facts
The kept a crane that belonged to the claimants and refused to return it.
Issue
What remedies are available in ?
Held
Judgment for the claimants.
Principle
In detinue, the court may order (a) the value of the goods and damages, (b) return of the goods or their value, or (c) return of the goods and damages for detention.
Why it matters
Sets out the forms of judgment in detinue.
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General and Finance Facilities Ltd v Cooks Cars (Romford) Ltd [1963] 1 WLR 644 (Lanbuk) <https://www.lanbuk.com/llb/torts/cases/general-and-finance-v-cooks-cars> accessed 31 October 2026
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