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BL – May 2024 – L1 – SA – Q17 – Law of Tort

Identify the intent required to constitute the offense of theft.

To constitute the offence of stealing, the conversion or taking of another person’s property must be done with the intention to:

A. Deprive the owner permanently of it
B. Shield the property
C. Bail the property
D. Destroy the property
E. Move the property

A. Deprive the owner permanently of it

 

Explanation:

For an act to qualify as theft, the intent to permanently deprive the rightful owner of the property must be present. This differentiates theft from other actions, such as borrowing or temporary use. Without this intent, the legal definition of stealing or theft may not apply, as criminal intent is a key element of the offense.

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