In a case of conversion in Georgia, what action constitutes wrongful control over property?

In a case of conversion in Georgia, wrongful control over property typically occurs when there is a denial of the plaintiff's rights to the property. Conversion involves an intentional interference with someone else's possession or ownership of property, which effectively denies that person the right to use or enjoy their property. When the defendant asserts rights over the property that are inconsistent with the rights of the owner, it constitutes conversion.

The other scenarios do not meet the threshold for conversion. Using property with permission from the owner is not a wrongful act; the owner has consented to that use. Returning the property in damaged condition may suggest negligence or other torts, but it doesn't necessarily indicate wrongful control since the property was not permanently taken or denied. Lastly, assuming the property was lost does not in itself indicate an intent to wrongfully control the property; it may simply reflect a misunderstanding or lack of information about the property’s status. Therefore, the act of denying the plaintiff's rights to the property is the core element of conversion in this context.