Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977
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The Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977 (c. 32) is an act of Parliament to amend the law in England, Wales and Northern Ireland[1] concerning conversion and other torts affecting goods.[2]
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Long titleAn Act to amend the law concerning conversion and other torts affecting goods.
Royal assent22 July 1977
Repeals/revokesDisposal of Uncollected Goods Act 1952
| Act of Parliament | |
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| Long title | An Act to amend the law concerning conversion and other torts affecting goods. |
|---|---|
| Citation | 1977 c. 32 |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 22 July 1977 |
| Other legislation | |
| Repeals/revokes | Disposal of Uncollected Goods Act 1952 |
Status: Current legislation | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Text of the Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
The passage of the law was prompted by the 18th Report of the Law Reform Committee,[3] although the scope of the legislation is considerably reduced from the recommendations of the report.[1] The act abolishes detinue[4] and attempts to simplify the remaining actions in tort.[5]
