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Griffiths, Reverend Dr. Ralph v Attorney General of Jamaica, Constable Nelson and The Transport Authority

Court: 
Supreme Court
Catchwords: 

Negligence-Whether duty of care owed-Whether breach of duty of care has occurred-Whether Claim for 'pure economic loss' can be maintained in respect of Tort of Negligence-Detinue-Whether unlawful seizure of motor vehicle occurred-Elements of Tort of Detinue-Need to prove unequivocal demand-Need to prove unqualified refusal-Proof of special damages-Whether transport authority functions as a crown ervant or agent-Party to be sued in claims wherein alleged tortfeasor was allegedly functioning as a crown servant or agent when tort was committed

Document Type:

Year: 
2015
Suit/Claim number: 
2011 HCV 04377
Neutral Citation: 
[2015] JMSC Civ. 34