#6557 - Trespass To Goods Detinue - Intentional Torts

TRESPASS TO GOODS: DETINUE 64 | INTENTIONAL TORTS DETINUE * * * Detinue is the wrongful detention of goods after there has been a demand for the goods and a refusal to comply The essence of detinue is: o demand and refusal An unreasonable refusal to return the pl's goods by a person in possession also amounts to conversion Considerations/Elements o Does the P have title to sue? o Has the P made a demand for the return of the goods? o Has the D refused to return the goods? INTENTIONAL TORTS | 65