Marks, who innocently purchased a used television that had been stolen by the seller, was requested to surrender the television. Marks would not surrender the set until he was reimbursed the money he paid. Marks is guilty of the tort of

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Marks is guilty of conversion because he is exercising unauthorized control over the television, which is property that does not rightfully belong to him, despite his initial innocent acquisition. Conversion involves the wrongful possession or use of property without permission from the owner.

Marks, Who Innocently Purchased a Used Television That Had Been