Proving a Conversion Claim

A recent federal district court opinion discusses what needs to be proven in a conversion claim. If you are pursing or considering to pursue a conversion claim, knowing what you need to plead and then prove is critical. “Under Florida law, a conversion is ‘an unauthorized act which deprives another of his property permanently or for an indefinite time.’ ‘[T]he elements of conversion are ‘(1) an act of dominion wrongfully asserted; (2) over another’s property; and (3) inconsistent with this ownership therein.’ ‘Conversion may be demonstrated by a plaintiff’s demand [for return of the property] and defendant’s refusal,’ but ‘demand and...

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