Rex v. Chisser
Court of King's Bench
83 Eng.Rep. 142 (1678)
Relevant factsFree
Abraham Chisser (defendant) entered Anne Charteris's shop and asked to examine two items. She let him hold them while they discussed price, but before any sale was completed, Chisser ran out of the shop with the goods.
IssueFree
Whether the taking of property temporarily transferred to the defendant by the owner is trespassory.