Joe Had a Classic Buick Automobile and He Agreed to Trade

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Essay

Joe had a classic Buick automobile and he agreed to trade it to Sam for a specified amount of cocaine. Sam took the car and, three days later, before he could deliver the cocaine to Joe, his cocaine was seized by the police and he was arrested. Joe is now bringing this action claiming that he's entitled to the car back. Indicate what arguments are available to Joe and the likelihood of him obtaining his car back.

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