METROPLEX HOLDINGS SDN BHD v 1. ) OSK TRUSTESS BERHAD (SEBAGAI PEMEGANG AMANAH UNTUK SUNWAY REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST) 2. ) SUNWAY REIT MANAGEMENT SDN BHD

22ncvc-523-09-2015 High Court (Mahkamah Tinggi) 11 November 2024 • 22NCVC-523-09/2015

Catchwords

Assessment of damages. Tortious claims of conversion, detinue and trespass arising from the defendants’ refusal to return chattels including antiques and artworks after acquiring a property through auction. The High Court ruled in favour of the plaintiff holding the defendants liable for conversion and awarding damages based on the chattels’ value at the time of conversion. The decision was ultimately upheld by the Federal Court. The judgment reaffirms that damages for conversion are assessed based on direct consequences, strict liability principles, and the chattels’ market value at conversion.

Judges (1)

Ahmad Shahrir b. Mohd Salleh Delivered

Parties (3)

METROPLEX HOLDINGS Sdn Bhd Plaintiff OSK TRUSTESS BERHAD Defendant SUNWAY REIT MANAGEMENT Sdn Bhd Defendant

Judgment

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Source: eJudgment (22ncvc-523-09-2015)