Hearings
[2002] EWHC 2148 (QB); [2002] 4 All ER 1005
23 May 2003 [2003] EWCA Civ 731; [2004] QB 286; [2003] 3 WLR 980; [2003] 3 All ER 561, CA
Marcq v Christie Manson & Woods Ltd (trading as Christie’s)
Subject Matter
CONVERSION — Possession, right to — Stolen painting — Painting put up for sale at auction — Auctioneer acting in good faith without notice of true owner's title — Unsold painting returned to prospective seller — Whether auctioneer holding painting as pledge — Whether liable in conversion or bailment to true owner — Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977, s 11(2)
[2004] QB 286; [2003] 3 WLR 980; [2002] 4 All ER 1005
Appellate History
Marcq v Christie Manson & Woods Ltd (trading as Christie’s) [2002] EWHC 2148 (QB); [2002] 4 All ER 1005
Decision of Jack J affirmed
Marcq v Christie Manson & Woods Ltd (trading as Christie’s) [2003] EWCA Civ 731; [2004] QB 286; [2003] 3 WLR 980; [2003] 3 All ER 561, CA