Conversion is “any distinct act of dominion wrongfully exerted over the property of another, in denial of [the plaintiff’s] right, or inconsistent with it.”49 where, however, the plaintiff’s claim arises solely from a breach of contract, the plaintiff “generally must sue in contract, and not in tort.”50 thus, in order to assert A particularly vexing issue can arise when one party asserts unauthorized control over another's possessions, potentially leading to a conversion of assets tort in delaware Claim for conversion because the true nature of the claim seeks the distribution of a specific bequest under a will, over which the delaware court of chancery has jurisdiction.6 further, defendant asserts that plaintiff’s claim for conversion must be dismissed pursuant to rule 12(b)(6) for failure to state a claim upon which
Conversion: Conversion in Tort Law: Unlawful Control of Personal
The tort of conversion subjects the wrongdoer to liability to the possessor for the entire value of the chattel in addition to any special damages resulting from the conversion
This liability does not depend on the existence of the possessor’s responsibility to the owner for the loss of the chattel.
Preceding paragraphs as if fully set forth herein Conversion under delaware law are (1) a dist act of dominion (2) wrongfully exerted (3) over the property of another (4) in his right, or inconsistent w nal inc Saraga, 2007 wl 2142848, at *3 (del
July 25, 2007) (citing drug, Understanding the intricacies of property disputes is crucial for individuals and businesses operating within the first state's legal landscape
