Deck 8: Conversion and Trespass to Chattels

Question 1

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

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Which torts might be brought for wrongful interference with property?

A) negligence, conversion, and trespass to chattels
B) defamation, conversion, and trespass to chattels

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Fred takes Greg's bike without permission. He returns the bike (in good condition) three weeks later.

A) Fred has not committed conversion because the bike was returned in good condition.
B) Fred has committed conversion because of the length of time he kept the bike.
C) Fred has not committed conversion because of the length of time he kept the bike.
D) Fred has committed trespass to chattels, not conversion.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

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

Question 5

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

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

Question 10

Another name for personal property is ________.

Question 11

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