If a Good Has Been Stolen and Is Then Sold

question 268

Multiple Choice

If a good has been stolen and is then sold to an unsuspecting buyer:

• A) the good title does not pass to the buyer
• B) the good title passes to the buyer as long as he is unaware the good is stolen
• C) the buyer must pay the rightful owner of the good
• D) the buyer is liable for damages to the good and may have to serve jail time
• E) the good title passes to the buyer whether or not he knows the good was stolen

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