Jamieson's Tow & Salvage Ltd v Murray - [1984] 2 NZLR 144

Tort — Trespass and conversion — Remedy of distress damage feasant — Liability of tow firm — Motorcar had been parked without authority in central city car parking space — Tow firm was called by landowner to remove car — Driver returned to car before it was towed away but had insufficient cash to pay towage fee — Tow firm towed car away with driver sitting inside — Car was damaged — Whether the remedy of distress damage feasant was available to the tow firm — Whether an award of exemplary damages against the tow firm was justified.