They would most likely raise the defence of volenti in relation to your claim for trespass to goods.
[ame]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volenti_non_fit_injuria[/ame]
Essentially, you knew the risks (that your bike would be removed) and you consented to that risk by leaving your bike there anyway.
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They would most likely raise the defence of volenti in relation to your claim for trespass to goods.
[ame]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volenti_non_fit_injuria[/ame]
Essentially, you knew the risks (that your bike would be removed) and you consented to that risk by leaving your bike there anyway.