27 Oct With conversion, the plaintiff can recover even if the defendant made an innocent mistake. 18. A defendant does not commit conversion if she mistakenly picks up the plaintiff’s purse and does not realize her mistake until two months later, when she returns it to the rightful owner.

With conversion, the plaintiff can recover even if the defendant made an innocent mistake. 18. A defendant does not commit conversion if she mistakenly picks up the plaintiff’s purse and does not realize her mistake until two months later, when she returns it to the rightful owner. 19. A plaintiff’s consent may be implied by his conduct. 20. A patient’s consent to treatment will be considered ineffective if the doctor fails to adequately inform her about the risks involved or the consequences that will definitely follow the treatment. 21. To claim self-defense the defendant must show a threat of imminent or future harm. 22. Transferred intent is applicable to battery, assault, and false imprisonment 23. Consent is not valid if the defendant exceeds the scope of the consent. 24. Conversion is committed by removing goods, or transferring goods to someone who is not entitled to them. 25. The privilege of private necessity may be claimed only when the danger is serious, but the defendant can still be liable for any damages caused by the necessity.