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Section 228(1) CA 1961 everyone is liable to imp for 7 years who:
A) Dishonestly and without claim of right, takes or obtains any document
B) Dishonestly and without claim of right, uses or attempts to use a document
S219(4) CA 1961 define takes
For tangible property theft is committed by a taking when the offender moves the property or causes it to be moved.
Define s240(2) Deception means:
A) a false representation whether oral, documentary or by conduct where the person intends to deceive
I) knows it is false
Ii) is reckless as to whether it is false
False representation define:
The representation must be false and the defendant must know it is false or be reckless to it being false (absolute certainty is not required and wilful blindness will suffce
To prove deception you must:
- Prove intent to deceive
- Prove a misrepresentation by the defendant
- That the representation was false and the defendant knew it to be false or was reckless
Define s240(1)(a) Otaining by deception
1) everyone is guilty who obtains by deception or causing loss by deception
(a) obtains ownership or possession of or control over any property or any privilege, service, pecuniary advantage, benefit or valuable consideration
Define s240(1)(b) Otaining by deception
1) everyone is guilty who obtains by deception or causing loss by deception
(b) incurring any debt or liability
Define s240(1)(d) Otaining by deception
1) everyone is guilty who obtains by deception or causing loss by deception
(d) cause loss to any person
Define avoidable title
A title obtained by deception, fraud, duress or misrepresentation is called voidable title
What is necessary to avoid title?
- communication with the offender
- taking all possible steps to bring it to the offenders notice; text, letter, phone call
- By advising the police the goods were obtained by fraud.
Define credit
Refers to the obligation on the debtor to pay or repay and the time given for them to do so by the creditor.