R v Huggett

1978 CanLII 2529 (ON CA)
Canadian CourtOntario1978Accused need not personally obtain the property
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Case Overview

See the full reasons on CanLII for the underlying facts.

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.