What is the difference between the broad concept of trespass to chattels and conversion? Conversion occurs when someone borrows another's property and keeps it; a trespass to chattels occurs when someone takes another's property Conversion occurs when someone damages another's property; a trespass to chattels occurs when someone wrongfully takes another's property with the intent to destroy the owner's title to it. A trespass to chattels occurs when someone damages another's propertyconversion occurs when someone does not return another's property. A trespass to chattels occurs when someone steals another's property conversion occurs when someone borrows another's property with permission. A trespass to chattels occurs when someone interferes with another's goods leading to damage ; conversion occurs when someone wrongfully takes , destroys , or appropriates another's goods