Donegal Assoc. v. Christie Scott LLC

Donegal Associates v. Christie-Scott LLC, No. 385, September Term, 2019. Opinion by Graeff, J. PROPERTY — LANDLORD-TENANT — TORTS — CONVERSION OF PERSONALTY — SELF-HELP EVICTION Conversion is an intentional tort consisting of any distinct act of ownership or dominion exerted by one person over the personal property of another in denial of his or her right or inconsistent with it. Conversion may be either direct or constructive. In a direct conversion, the initial taking is unlawful. Constructive conversion occurs when the defendant’s possession is initially lawful, but there is a wrongful…