Question juridique clé
Whether an architect supervising construction qualifies as a manager under Art. 159 aStGB.
Solution extraite
No. The architect lacked sufficient autonomy over the owner's assets; financial decisions remained with the owner, and his role was limited to planning, coordination, information, and cost control.
Motifs extraits
Manager status requires substantial independence in managing чужой property interests, especially dispositive autonomy. The architect did not have authority to dispose of assets on his own, all payment orders were signed by the owner, and his other acts were mainly preparatory or supervisory. Specialized knowledge and the owner's trust do not create factual organ status.