[Solved] A owes money to Z for repairing it. If Z retains the watch as a security. A takes the watch out of Z’s possession.

Q.	A owes money to Z for repairing it. If Z retains the watch as a security. A takes the watch out of Z’s possession.
A.	A does not commit theft.
B.	A commits theft if he takes dishonestly.
C.	Z commits theft.
D.	A and B both commits theft of each others property.
Answer» B. A commits theft if he takes dishonestly.

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