... it back amounts to a theft. In fact, it is likely that Denise would be liable for the theft of the dress. She appropriated the dress by putting it in a bag and assuming rights over it; she did so dishonestly because she lied about having bought the dress a few days earlier, and although she may not have had the direct intention of permanently depriving the store of it, s.6 (1) of the Act provides that because she treated the dress as if it were her own to dispose of, it will be regarded as if she did intend to do so. Therefore, I believe that Denise would be liable for the theft of the dress. The other property which Denise may be liable for stealing is the money which she claimed back from the store in exchange for the dress. To determine whether Denise is liable for the theft ...

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