Question

Estafa by Means of Deceit (Article 315, No. 2)  ELEMENTS

Accepted Answer

1. That there must be false pretense, fraudulent act or fraudulent means;

2. That such false pretense, act or fraudulent means must be made or executed prior to or simultaneously with the commission of fraud.

3. That the offended party must have relied on the false pretense, fraudulent act, or fraudulent means, that is, he was induced to part with his money or property because of fraudulent means;

4. That as a result thereof, the offended party suffered damage.

Fraudulent False Pretense Means Act Offended Party Estafa