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If someone buys something from you sells it on and does not pay you Is it theft by conversion?
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∙ 9y ago
It would not be considered theft. Once someone buys something from you, it is theirs. They can do whatever they want to do with it.
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∙ 9y ago
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If someone has committed a tort of conversion can they be subject to a criminal prosecution?
Yes, something can be both a tort and a criminal offense. For example, if a person steals something they can be criminally prosecuted for theft, and found liable in civil court for the tort of conversion.
If someone leases a vehicle and takes it apart and sells the parts is it illegal?
Yes, it is theft.
What those the word theft mean?
"Theft," or stealing, is taking something from someone without permission.
What is it called when someone pawns something that belongs to someone else?
Theft, receipt of stolen goods, something along those lines.
What is the difference between conversion and theft?
Nothing
What is the theft of property without the use of force or violence?
It could be theft, petty theft, burglary, or theft by conversion depending on the circumstances of the situation.
What are the crimes against property?
Malicious Destruction Theft Larceny by conversion Larceny by trick petit theft Grand Theft .
Can you sue people for theft?
Yes. Theft is a tort (a civil wrong) known as conversion or misappropriation.
What are seven crimes against property?
Malicious Destruction Theft Larceny by conversion Larceny by trick petit theft Grand Theft .
What offense is stealing someones phone?
Theft - plain and simple ! Taking something from another person - that doesn't belong to you, is theft - no matter which country you're in ! If you threaten someone with a weapon to get them to hand over the object, that's aggravated theft.
What is it when something is taken by force and without permission?
That would be considered theft or a robbery. Theft involves taking someone's property without their consent, while robbery involves taking someone's property by using force or threat of force.
When someone steals something what is it called?
Stealing is legally known as theft, which is the act of wrongfully taking someone's property without permission with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of it.
