Theft Cases

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In R v Pitham and Hehl (1977), what constitutes appropriation?

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Offering to sell property belonging to someone else

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What was the key issue in R v Morris (1983)?

Back

Switching price labels and taking goods

Front

In Lawrence v Metropolitan Police Commissioner (1972), why was taking more money than agreed upon considered theft?

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Because consent doesn't negate appropriation

Front

What does R v Gomez (1993) illustrate about consent and appropriation?

Back

Appropriation can occur even with consent

Front

According to R v Hinks (2000), when can taking money willingly given be considered theft?

Back

If the defendant is dishonest in accepting the gift

Front

Why was theft not applicable in Oxford v Moss (1979)?

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Because the information was not considered 'property'

Front

In R v Turner (No. 2) (1971), why was the defendant convicted of theft of their own property?

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Because the property was in the possession of another with a proprietary interest

Front

What was the legal significance of R v Velumyl (1989)?

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Returning different money than taken constitutes theft