Johan owns an antique chair that has been in his family for generations.During a party at his house,Esther carved her initials into the underside of the chair's seat.She did so because she felt publicly humiliated after Johan had refused to dance with her.The chair has not been destroyed,but it will cost $10 000 to repair the damage.Johan would like to repair and retain the chair.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

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The tort of trespass to chattels applies when someone intentionally interferes with another person's personal property. In this case, Esther intentionally damaged Johan's chair by carving her initials into it without his permission. As a result, Johan can sue for the tort of trespass to chattels to recover the cost of repairs. The other options are not applicable in this case. Johan does not need to sue for detinue because Esther did not take the chair from Johan's possession. Johan cannot sue for conversion because Esther did not assume control over the chair. An injunction is not necessary because the damage has already been done, and there is no ongoing harm. The fact that the damage can be repaired does not prevent Johan from seeking punitive damages if he can prove that Esther's actions were malicious or intentional.

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