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John borrowed Mary 500,000 SSP and promised to repay within six months.
After one year, he refused to pay and claimed there was no written agreement.
Question: Can Mary still succeed in court? Why?
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PROBLEM QUESTION OF THE DAY

Can Peter Be Convicted?

Peter borrowed his friend John’s laptop to complete an assignment. While using it, he secretly copied confidential business files and later sold them to a competitor without John’s knowledge or permission.

Questions:
1. What offence(s), if any, has Peter committed?
2. Can John be held legally responsible for Peter’s actions?
3. What legal remedies are available to the owner of the confidential information?

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