Armory v Delamirie (1722) Law Case

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What is required for a finder of goods to have a sufficient title to sue for trespass to goods?

A valid receipt from the original owner of the found goods

Proof of purchase of the found goods

A detailed inventory of the found goods

Reasonable effort to return the found goods to the original owner (correct)

In the context of possession rights, what did the court rule in the case of Costello v Chief Constable of Derbyshire Constabulary?

Only physical possession matters, not ownership

Possession is not relevant in legal disputes

A party wrongfully gaining possession can enforce rights against others (correct)

Possession without ownership cannot be defended

What did Starke and McTiernan JJ decide regarding an injunction in the given case?

The appellant should be left to common law remedies as no substantial handling occurred (correct)

The appellant has no rights to seek remedies at common law

An injunction should be granted due to substantial interference with ownership

An injunction should be granted due to casual handling of the bottles

What is the key requirement for a party to sue for trespass to goods according to the text?

Physical possession of the goods at the time of the trespass Signup and view all the answers

In Parker v British Airways Board, what was established about finders of goods?

Finders have a sufficient title to sue for trespass to goods Signup and view all the answers

What did the court decide in Hutchins v Maughan regarding finders of goods?

Finders must make a reasonable effort to return found items to the original owner Signup and view all the answers

What common law right was recognized in Armory v Delamirie?

Right to keep a found object against all except the rightful owner Signup and view all the answers

In National Crime Authority v Flack, why did Flack want the $350,000 found in the briefcase?

She believed she had rights to it and wanted to return it to the owner Signup and view all the answers

What action did the police take regarding the $350,000 found in the briefcase in National Crime Authority v Flack?

Confiscated it as evidence Signup and view all the answers

What did Pratt C.J. rule in Armory v Delamirie regarding the finder's rights?

Finders have the right to keep found objects against all but the rightful owner Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Flack's legal action regarding the $350,000 found in the briefcase?

The court decided she had no right to the money Signup and view all the answers

In Armory v Delamirie, what did the jeweler do when presented with the jewel by the chimney sweep's boy?

Refused to pay an acceptable price Signup and view all the answers

What is the legal term for tangible and movable goods over which possession can be taken?

Choses in possession Signup and view all the answers

In the case of Rose v Matt, who had the right to sue for trespass to goods?

The pawnshop, as they had possession Signup and view all the answers

What is the legal term for a right to take action in relation to intangible goods?

Choses in action Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of bailment agreement?

Bailment in perpetuity Signup and view all the answers

What is the legal term for the act of giving your goods to someone else?

Bailment Signup and view all the answers

What is the exception to the general rule that only the person in possession of goods can sue for trespass?

There is no exception; only the person in possession can sue Signup and view all the answers

Armory v Delamirie (1722) Law Case

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