Sonny Bought a Computer from the Bad Guys on a Conditional

question 17

Multiple Choice

Sonny bought a computer from The Bad Guys on a conditional sales contract. Two months later Sonny sold the computer to Fred without mentioning it was not paid for. Can The Bad Guys recover the computer from Fred?

• A) Yes, if the security device is properly registered with the province.
• B) Yes, directly from Fred, or they can force Sonny to retrieve the computer.
• C) Yes, but it would be easier for them to get the money from Sonny.
• D) No, since this is a consumer transaction where title is guaranteed.
• E) No, provided Fred is an innocent third party.

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Definitions:

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