Principle

TORT LAW — Conversion — Wrongful Payment of Crossed Cheque as Conversion

Area of law
TORT LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Conversion requires permanent deprivation of possession and use by another. The principle applies to tort law. A cheque is a chattel for conversion purposes. The rule protects property rights. The plaintiff must prove the elements. The principle is well-established.

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