NZ Securities & Finance Ltd v Wrightcars Ltd Warmington (third party) - [1976] 1 NZLR 77

Sale of goods — Capacity of vendor — Third party not owner selling without authority — Delivery by seller to purchaser — Agreement by defendant to sell motorcar to third party property not to pass until all moneys paid — Possession given to third party who entered into a sale/lease back with plaintiff — Defendant repossessing car and selling on failure of W to pay purchase price — Plaintiff suing for damages for conversion and detinue.

Damages — Measure of damages for tort of conversion of goods generally the market price of goods.