Making Off Without Payment

Question 1

Section3 Theft Act 1968

Answer 1

Good supplied or services done
Makes off from the spot
Fails to pay on spot as required or expected

Question 2

S3(3)

Answer 2

If the goods or service provided are illegal then it’s not MOWP but can be theft

Question 3

Brooks & Brooks

Answer 3

Making off from the spot means leaving and must be a dishonest making off

Question 4

McDavitt

Answer 4

‘The spot’ means where the payment is required or expected

Question 5

Allen

Answer 5

If credit is given then payment on the spot isn’t required
and
Honest belief that credit has been given means no intention to avoid payment permanently