Issue: Ownership and compensation for chattels (personal property) retained on property sold by the Applicant to the Respondent.
Background: The Applicant sold "Bala Woodlands" to the Respondent but retained certain chattels (canoes, golf cart, sculptures, trailer) on the premises due to COVID-19 constraints. An agreement was made for their temporary storage without charge.
Dispute: The Applicant claims ownership of the chattels and seeks damages for lost items, asserting a bailment agreement. The Respondents argue the chattels were abandoned or covered under a license agreement, disclaiming liability.
Court Findings:
No abandonment: The court found no intent to abandon by the Applicant.
Bailment, not a license: The agreement was deemed a bailment, placing responsibility for the chattels' safekeeping on the Respondent.
Unauthorized transfer: The Respondents had no right to sell or transfer the chattels to third parties.
Decision: The court ruled in favor of the Applicant, ordering the return of remaining chattels and awarding $10,000 in damages for lost items.
