Principle The transferor of goods cannot pass a better title than what he himself possesses Facts ls...........

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Principle: The transferor of goods cannot pass a better title than what he himself possesses.

Facts: ‘X’ sells a stolen bike to ‘Y’. ‘Y’ buys it in good faith.

As regards the title to bike which of the following derivations is CORRECT?

The real owner cannot get back the bike from ‘Y’

‘Y’ will get no title. as transferor’s (X’s) title was defective

‘Y’ will get good title as he is a bona fide buyer

‘Y’ will get good title, as has not committed any wrong (stolen the bike)

Since Xnever acquired a legal title himself,
having stolen the goods he could not pass a legal title to Y.
Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

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