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"Judge Bridge says people who have power of attorney must act in the best interest of the person in question - and are in a position of trust. He tells the jury an attorney cannot simply treat the person&#x2019;s property as being their own but, on the contrary, must act in the best interests of the person. There are, however, certain circumstances the person can divert money to other people. Gifts on customary occasions (birthdays, Christmas etc) are allowed if they are of a suitable amount.<br> He tells the jury that if they conclude the amount Chamberlain paid herself was not the right amount or for a customary occasion, they should not simply conclude she is guilty of fraud. They must be sure that, in acting as she did, she both abused her position and acted dishonestly.<br>"
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