Definitions Flashcards
Obtains
In relation to any person, means to obtain or retain for himself or for any other person
Property
includes real and personal property, and any estate or interest
Service
Service is limited to financial or economic value and excludes privileges or benefits
Dishonestly
Done without belief in consent from a person with authority
Without Claim of right
No belief of possessory or proprietary right to the property
Uses
Single action or continuing use
Intent
Commit the act to get a specific result
Deception
A false representation - either by oral/documentary/ conduct made with intent to deceive and known
- OR reckless if false in material particular
- OR ommision to disclose a particular where there is duty to do so
- OR a fraudulent device, trick, or strategem used with intent to deceive any person
Loss
Financial detriment
Control
Power of directing or commanding. Do not need to possess
Ownership
Goods come under control, dont have to physically have them
Privilege
Special right or advantage
Debt
Money owing from one person to another
Debt or liability must be legally enforceable. If contract is void or illegal, there is no offence
Liability
Legally enforceable financial obligation
Debt or liability must be legally enforceable. If contract is void or illegal, there is no offence
Credit
Intangible, must relate to monetary obligation
