Facts
After a man died, his sister-in-law moved some of his jewellery from one room to another, thinking it would be safer. It was then stolen.
Issue
Is moving goods without permission a ?
Held
She was liable in trespass, but only for .
Principle
Any direct and unjustified interference with goods in another's possession is trespass, even moving them a short distance with good motives.
Why it matters
Shows is actionable without intending harm.
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Kirk v Gregory (1876) 1 Ex D 55 (Lanbuk) <https://www.lanbuk.com/llb/torts/cases/kirk-v-gregory> accessed 31 October 2026
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