The elements of conversion are: the plaintiff's ownership or right to possession of the property; the defendant's conversion by wrongful act inconsistent with the property rights of the plaintiff; and. damages.
Under California law, the elements required to prove a claim of conversion are: (1) the plaintiff's ownership or right to possession of the property; (2) the defendant's conversion by a wrongful act or in a manner that is inconsistent with the plaintiff's property rights; and (3) resulting damages.
The tort of conversion is an intentional exercise of dominion and control over a chattel which so seriously interferes with the right of another to control it that the actor may justly be required to pay the other the full value of the chattel[ii].
Conversion can occur when someone, acting without your consent, does any of the following with your property: Takes and fails to return your private property. Sells your property. Substantially changes your property, like cutting down trees to use the wood in construction. Severely damages or misuses your property.
Restatement 2d of Torts § 222A: What Constitutes Conversion Conversion is an intentional exercise of dominion or control over a chattel which so seriously interferes with the right of another to control it that the actor may justly be required to pay the other the full value of the chattel.
The elements of conversion are: The plaintiff's ownership or right to possession of the property. The defendant's conversion by a wrongful act inconsistent with the property rights of the plaintiff. Damages.