In the Following Situations,two Parties Claim the Same Goods

question 50

Essay

In the following situations,two parties claim the same goods. Who is most likely to prevail in each circumstance? Explain.
(a)Olan steals Phil's television set and sells it to Quincy,an innocent purchaser,for value. Phil learns Quincy has the set and demands its return.
(b)Riley takes his television set for repair to Slick,a merchant who sells new and used television sets. By accident,one of Slick's employees sells the set to Tuna,an innocent purchaser-customer,who takes possession. Riley wants his set back from Tuna.

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