Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the owner is limited to vindication when the chattel has reached a third party through unlawful conduct.
Decisione estratta
No. The owner may also claim damages in tort under Art. 41 OR, cumulatively with any vindication claim.
Motivazione estratta
The court held that the coexistence of a vindicatory claim does not exclude tort liability. This is especially so where the object can no longer be located without unreasonable effort, its current possessor is unclear, good-faith acquisition by third parties may arise, or retention rights may complicate return. In such circumstances, monetary compensation may be preferable and lawful.