If a person believes that he or she is entitled to certain goods, the tort of conversion cannot occur even if the belief is mistaken.

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The tort of conversion can still occur even if the person believes that they are entitled to certain goods, as long as they do not have legal ownership or permission to use the goods. The mistaken belief is not a defense to the tort of conversion.

If a Person Believes That He or She Is Entitled