CUDJOE vs. CONTE LTD.

JUDGMENT OF SARKODEE-ADOO J.S.C. The appellant in this action has appealed to this court against the judgment of Mrs. Jiagge J. dated 13 April 1962 by which the learned judge ordered in favour of the respondent company, the recovery of Albion Tipper lorry No. AF 2596 or its value, awarded £500 damages for the unlawful removal of the said vehicle causing the respondent company loss of business and 75 guineas costs. The respondent company claimed the recovery or return of the Albion Tipper lorry No. AF 2596 unlawfully removed and detained by the appellant or its value of £G2,400 and £G500 for loss of business or for general damages, or both. The defence to the action was that the said vehicle was given to the appellant by Joseph Conte for value received, that is, value of the defendant’s services to Joseph Conte personally and to the respondent company and that the said transaction was evidenced in writing. On the summons for directions as amended and on the pleadings the issue...