Macro, Inc., believes that NuCode Corporation is using Macro's trade secrets on NuCode's server. Macro removes the server from the premises of Online Service Company (a third party) without NuCode's consent. Macro's most likely successful defense against a charge of conversion would be
A) good intention.
B) mistaken belief.
C) necessity.
D) privilege.

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Necessity can be a defense if Macro, Inc. can prove that it was necessary to prevent a greater harm, such as the misuse of its trade secrets, and that there was no other reasonable alternative.