Rex v. Turvey

2 All E.R. 60 (1946)

Facts

Turvey (D) arranged a conspiracy to steal and sell table knives, spoons, etc., from the government. D recruited one employee to take the property and give it to him. D then contacted Ward about the scheme and Ward went to the authorities. They told Ward to give D the goods. Ward did so, and D took away the utensils. D was arrested for stealing and was convicted. D appealed.