Theft

Question 1

Pitham v Hehl

Answer 1

As long as D assumes one of the rights of the owner, they have appropriated the property

Question 2

R v Lawrence

Answer 2

Consent to a dishonest remark or action is not true consent

Question 3

R v Hinks

Answer 3

If you accept something dishonestly, then it can amount to appropriation

Question 4

Oxford v Moss

Answer 4

Information can’t be stolen

Question 5

R v Turner

Answer 5

Whoever is in possession or control

Question 6

R v Webster

Answer 6

Whoever has a proprietary interest in it

Question 7

Davidge v Bunnett

Answer 7

Property received under an obligation to deal with it in a certain way must be dealt in that way

Question 8

R v Holden

Answer 8

Doesn’t matter if D belief is reasonable

Question 9

Ivey v Casinos

Answer 9

1. Did D have a genuine belief
2. Was his conduct dishonest by standards of ordinary, decent people

Question 10

Velumyl 1989

Answer 10

Must have intention to return, NOT replace in order to not have intention to permanently deprive

Question 11

R v Lloyd

Answer 11

If you intend to return the item in its original state, you do not have intention to permanently deprive

Question 12

R v Easom

Answer 12

Intention to steal anything worth stealing does not show intention to permanently deprive