Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977

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]

Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977

Act of Parliament
Parliament of the United Kingdom
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Text of statute as originally enacted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]

See also

• Trespass in English law