Question 1

A major difference between conversion and trespass to chattels is the extent of the defendant's interference with the plaintiff's chattel.

Accepted Answer

Conversion involves a significant or total interference with the plaintiff's right to control their chattel, often requiring the defendant to pay the full value of the item, whereas trespass to chattels involves a lesser interference that does not deprive the plaintiff of possession but may still result in damages for the loss of use or repair.

Question 2

Which torts might be brought for wrongful interference with property?&#10;A) negligence, conversion, and trespass to chattels&#10;B) defamation, conversion, and trespass to chattels

Accepted Answer

Negligence is not typically involved in wrongful interference with property, as it is a tort that relates to a failure to exercise reasonable care in a particular situation. Conversion occurs when someone wrongfully takes, uses, or damages another person's property, which is a clear example of interference with property. Trespass to chattels involves intentional interference with another person's right to possess their personal property, which also fits with the concept of wrongful interference with property. Therefore, the best choice(s) for torts that might be brought for wrongful interference with property are conversion and trespass to chattels.

Question 3

Fred takes Greg's bike without permission. He returns the bike (in good condition) three weeks later.&#10;A) Fred has not committed conversion because the bike was returned in good condition.&#10;B) Fred has committed conversion because of the length of time he kept the bike.&#10;C) Fred has not committed conversion because of the length of time he kept the bike.&#10;D) Fred has committed trespass to chattels, not conversion.

Accepted Answer

Conversion is the wrongful exercise of control over another person's property, which substantially interferes with the owner's right to use and enjoy the property. In this case, Fred took Greg's bike without permission, which constitutes conversion. The fact that he returned the bike in good condition does not negate the fact that he wrongfully exercised control over it. Furthermore, the length of time he kept the bike is relevant in determining the extent of the interference with the owner's rights. Three weeks is a substantial amount of time, which supports the finding of conversion. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

Question 4

Name the factors a court will consider in determining whether an interference with a chattel is serious enough to constitute conversion.

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Question 5

Name three torts that might be brought for wrongful interference with property.

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Question 6

Match between columns&#10;                        Premises: the tort that requires the wrongdoer to pay the full value of the property interfered with&#10;the tort that requires the wrongdoer to pay the full value of the property interfered with&#10;the tort that requires the wrongdoer to pay the full value of the property interfered with&#10;the tort that requires the wrongdoer to pay the full value of the property interfered with&#10;the tort that requires the wrongdoer to pay the full value of the property interfered with&#10;the tort that requires the wrongdoer to pay the full value of the property interfered with&#10;the tort that requires the wrongdoer to pay the full value of the property interfered with

Accepted Answer

The Answer of mistake and bona fide purchaser and intermeddling is...

Question 7

Buying stolen property will protect the buyer if he or she is a bona fide purchaser.

Accepted Answer

Buying stolen property is illegal and even if the buyer is a bona fide purchaser, they can still be held liable for possessing stolen goods.

Question 8

The element of damages is the same for conversion and trespass to chattels.

Accepted Answer

While both conversion and trespass to chattels involve interference with someone's personal property, the element of damages is different. In conversion, the plaintiff can recover the full value of the property that was taken or destroyed, while in trespass to chattels, the plaintiff can only recover damages for the harm caused to the chattel or the loss of use of the chattel.

Question 9

Match between columns&#10;                        Premises: property other than land or anything attached to land&#10;property other than land or anything attached to land&#10;property other than land or anything attached to land&#10;property other than land or anything attached to land&#10;property other than land or anything attached to land&#10;property other than land or anything attached to land&#10;property other than land or anything attached to land

Accepted Answer

The Answer of mistake and bona fide purchaser and intermeddling is...

Question 10

Another name for personal property is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Another name for personal property is ________....

Question 11

The difference between negligent interference with property and conversion is that conversion is a/an ________ interference.

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The answer of The difference between negligent interference with property...

Question 12

Match between columns&#10;                        Premises: taking physical control of personal property but not exercising dominion over it&#10;taking physical control of personal property but not exercising dominion over it&#10;taking physical control of personal property but not exercising dominion over it&#10;taking physical control of personal property but not exercising dominion over it&#10;taking physical control of personal property but not exercising dominion over it&#10;taking physical control of personal property but not exercising dominion over it&#10;taking physical control of personal property but not exercising dominion over it

Accepted Answer

The Answer of mistake and bona fide purchaser and intermeddling is...

Question 13

Match between columns&#10;                        Premises: the tort covering interference with property that is not serious enough to require payment of its full value&#10;the tort covering interference with property that is not serious enough to require payment of its full value&#10;the tort covering interference with property that is not serious enough to require payment of its full value&#10;the tort covering interference with property that is not serious enough to require payment of its full value&#10;the tort covering interference with property that is not serious enough to require payment of its full value&#10;the tort covering interference with property that is not serious enough to require payment of its full value&#10;the tort covering interference with property that is not serious enough to require payment of its full value

Accepted Answer

The Answer of mistake and bona fide purchaser and intermeddling is...

Question 14

Match between columns&#10;                        Premises: making physical contact with personal property but not exercising dominion over it&#10;making physical contact with personal property but not exercising dominion over it&#10;making physical contact with personal property but not exercising dominion over it&#10;making physical contact with personal property but not exercising dominion over it&#10;making physical contact with personal property but not exercising dominion over it&#10;making physical contact with personal property but not exercising dominion over it&#10;making physical contact with personal property but not exercising dominion over it

Accepted Answer

The Answer of mistake and bona fide purchaser and intermeddling is...

Question 15

Match between columns&#10;                        Premises: one who buys property for value without notice of defects in the title of the seller&#10;one who buys property for value without notice of defects in the title of the seller&#10;one who buys property for value without notice of defects in the title of the seller&#10;one who buys property for value without notice of defects in the title of the seller&#10;one who buys property for value without notice of defects in the title of the seller&#10;one who buys property for value without notice of defects in the title of the seller&#10;one who buys property for value without notice of defects in the title of the seller

Accepted Answer

The Answer of mistake and bona fide purchaser and intermeddling is...

Question 16

Match between columns&#10;                        Premises: an unintentional act, omission, or error&#10;an unintentional act, omission, or error&#10;an unintentional act, omission, or error&#10;an unintentional act, omission, or error&#10;an unintentional act, omission, or error&#10;an unintentional act, omission, or error&#10;an unintentional act, omission, or error

Accepted Answer

The Answer of mistake and bona fide purchaser and intermeddling is...

Deck 8: Conversion and Trespass to Chattels