OUJI-CR 5-106

LARCENY - DEFINITIONS

Appurtenance - Any structure or improvement permanently attached to the land.

References: Anthony v. Barton, 196 Okla. 260, 264, 164 P.2d 642, 645 (1945); 60 O.S. 1991, § 8; Black's Law Dictionary 94 (5th ed. 1979).

Carrying Away - Removing an article for the slightest distance. Carrying away is more than a mere change of position; it is a movement for purposes of permanent relocation.

References: Cunningham v. District Ct. of Tulsa Co., 432 P.2d 992 (Okl. Cr. 1967); Hutchison v. State, 427 P.2d 114 (Okl. Cr. 1967); Brinkley v. State, 60 Okl. Cr. 106, 61 P.2d 1025 (1936).

Domestic Animals - Horses, jackasses, jennets, mules, cattle, hogs, dogs, sheep or goats.

Reference: 21 O.S. 1991, § 1716.

Dwelling - Note: If necessary to give a definition, see OUJI-CR 5-18, Burglary.

Easement - The limited right to use the land of one person for the benefit of another.

References: Story v. Hefner, 540 P.2d 562 (Okl. 1975); Frater Okla. Realty Corp. v. Allen Laughon Hdwe. Co., 206 Okl. 666, 245 P.2d 1144 (1952); 60 O.S. 1991, § 49.

Fraud - False representation intended to cause a surrender of personal property from the person in rightful possession.

Reference: Black's Law Dictionary 594 (5th ed. 1979).

Intent to Deprive Permanently - Purpose forever to deny the person in rightful possession of the use or value or property.

References: Simmons v. State, 549 P.2d 111 (Okl. Cr. 1976); Home, Fire & Marine Ins. Co. v. McCollum & Co., 201 Okl. 595, 207 P.2d 1094 (1949); R. Perkins, Criminal Law 266 (2d ed. 1969).

Intent to Steal - Purpose forever to deny the person in rightful possession of the use or value of property.

References: Darnell v. State, 369 P.2d 470 (Okl. Cr. 1962); 21 O.S. 1991, § 1730, referring to 21 O.S. 1991, § 1701; R. Perkins, Criminal Law 265 (2d ed. 1969).

Merchandise - Goods offered for sale by one who deals in goods of that kind.

Reference: 12A O.S. 1991, § 2-104(1).

Nighttime - Period between sunset and sunrise.

Reference: 21 O.S. 1991, § 1440.

Of Another - One who has lawful possession as against the rights of a taker, without regard to ownership.

Reference: Davidson v. State, 330 P.2d 607 (Okl. Cr. 1958).

Personal Property - Money, goods, chattels, effects, evidences of rights in action, and written instruments effecting a monetary obligation or right of title to property.

Reference: 21 O.S. 1991, § 103.

Right of Way - The limited right to travel across the land of another.

References: 60 O.S. 1991, § 50; Black's Law Dictionary 1191 (5th ed. 1979).

Stealth - Without right; secretly and without leave or consent of the owner.

Reference: Roach v. State, 23 Okl. Cr. 280, 214 P. 563 (1923).

Taking - The exercise of complete possession or control.

References: Cunningham v. District Ct. of Tulsa Co., 432 P.2d 992 (Okl. Cr. 1967); Hutchinson v. State, 427 P.2d 112 (Okl. Cr. 1967); Brinkley v. State, 60 Okl. Cr. 106, 61 P.2d 1023 (1936).

Value - Fair market value or reasonable selling price of property.

References: Gilbreath v. State, 555 P.2d 69 (Okl. 1976); Morris v. State, 491 P.2d 784 (Okl. Cr. 1971); Carson v. State, 30 Okl. Cr. 438, 236 P. 627 (1925).

Vessel - A ship of any kind, and any structure adapted to be navigated from place to place.

Reference: 21 O.S. 1991, § 98.

(2003 Supp.)