Stealing: Claim of right

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I can steal it- it’s mine. A claim of right is a defence to larceny. Some interesting cases have been determined over many years that show when someone owes you an item, an honest belief to an entitlement to that property is a defence to the act of unlawfully retrieving it. An 1828 case heard…

Bankruptcy

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In this tough economic climate, there are going to be times when people will either consider voluntarily becoming bankrupt, or are ordered to become bankrupt. Basically, bankruptcy is giving someone else control of nearly all your property and finances, and you will get protection from creditors. There is no set amount of debt needed to…