Dishonest misappropriation of property: conversion to own use makes possession a criminal offence with imprisonment and fine. Dishonest misappropriation occurs where a person dishonestly converts movable property to his own use after taking it or while in possession without committing theft; temporary misappropriation counts. A finder who genuinely protects property to restore it is not guilty unless he later appropriates it when he knows or could discover the owner, or before using reasonable means and waiting a reasonable time. Illustrations show misappropriation by sale, pledge, or appropriation after a bona fide belief of entitlement is abandoned.
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Dishonest misappropriation of property: conversion to own use makes possession a criminal offence with imprisonment and fine.
Dishonest misappropriation occurs where a person dishonestly converts movable property to his own use after taking it or while in possession without committing theft; temporary misappropriation counts. A finder who genuinely protects property to restore it is not guilty unless he later appropriates it when he knows or could discover the owner, or before using reasonable means and waiting a reasonable time. Illustrations show misappropriation by sale, pledge, or appropriation after a bona fide belief of entitlement is abandoned.
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