Property Flashcards
Where is theft defined
Section 1-6 of the theft act
What is the definition on theft (section 1)
Dishonestly appropriating property belonging to another with intention to permanantely deprive
What is section 2a
where the defendant thinks they have a right to the property
what is section 2b
Does D have consent from the owner to take it
What is section 2c
Does D take all reasonable steps to return the property
What cases are used for dishonesty
Ghosh and Ivey
What happened in Ghosh
D took money that wasnt owed to him as consultancy fees
What two tests did Ghosh establish
Subjective test - Does the defendant view their actions as dishonest
Objective test- Does a reasonable person view defendant actions as dishonest
What happened in Ivey
D had stolen money from a casino
What did Ivey establish
Took away the subjective part and leaves it as a reasonable person
What two cases are used for appropriation
Gomez and Lawrence
What happened in Gomez
D persuaded manager to accept two stolen cheques as payment
What did Gomez establish
D must assume the rights of the owner
What happened in Lawrence
D took more money than what was required
What did Lawrence establish
Theft can still happen while under consent
What is property
any tangible object
What two cases are used for property
Kelly and Lindsay Oxford v Moss
What happened in kelly and lindsay
D used body parts as part of an art showcase
What did kelly and lindsay establish
Body parts can be property