Section 11: Minor amendments.

Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977 · 1977 c.32

11(1)

Contributory negligence is no defence in proceedings founded on conversion, or on intentional trespass to goods.

11(2)

Receipt of goods by way of pledge is conversion if the delivery of the goods is conversion.

11(3)

Denial of title is not of itself conversion.

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