PJC General Negligence 2022

T HEFT L IABILITY

PJC 7.1

PJC 7.1

Owner of Property at Issue—Question

QUESTION ______ Did Paul Payne own the property at issue? Paul Payne owned the property at issue if he had— 1. title to the property; or

2. possession of the property, whether lawful or not; or 3. a greater right to possession of the property than Don Davis . “Possession” means actual care, custody, control, or management. Answer “Yes” or “No.” Answer: _______________ COMMENT When to use. PJC 7.1 should be used when the identity of the owner of the appro priated property is disputed. Source. PJC 7.1 is derived from Tex. Penal Code § 1.07(a)(35), (a)(39).

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