Conversion

Question 1

what is conversion

Answer 1

the D (1) intentionally and so (2) substantially interferes with the victim’s possession or ownership of property that he is required to pay its full value. conversion may be considered a “forced sale”

Question 2

intent of conversion

Answer 2

requires that the D intended to interfere with [but not necessarily harm] the victim’s possessory interest

Question 3

what is the Bona Fide Purchasers

Answer 3

an innocent purchaser cannot obtain title from a thief. goods obtained by induced fraud are not considered converted b/c the title passes with it [some courts may allow a bona purchaser to return the goods to mitigate the damages]

Question 4

substantial interference for conversion

Answer 4

requires that the intermeddling with the victim’s property be a substantial deprivation or damage: extent and duration of dominion, intent to assert a right inconsistent with that of the owner, the actor’s good faith, extent and duration of interference, harm done to chattel, and inconvenience and expense to the true owner

Question 5

what can be converted

Answer 5

limit conversion to tangible property; however, it may be extended to intangibles with scientific, literary or artistic value

Question 6

what are the means of conversion

Answer 6

acquiring possession, damaging or fundamentally altering it, using it, receiving it, disposing of it, misdelivering it, refusing to surrender