R v Huggett
1978 CanLII 2529 (ON CA)
Canadian CourtOntario1978Accused need not personally obtain the property
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Legal Issue
Accused need not personally obtain the property
Decision
Applied Canadian fraud principles to accused need not personally obtain the property.
Why this Case Matters
Contributes to the body of case law shaping how fraud is proven in Canada.
What Changed Because of This Case
Reinforces how the modern fraud test is applied to specific fact patterns.
Practical Implications for Investigators
Investigators should align evidence to dishonest conduct, deprivation or risk, and accused knowledge.
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