In the following situations, two parties claim the same goods. Who is most likely to prevail in each circumstance and be sure to explain why.
In the following situations, two parties claim the same goods. Who is most likely to prevail in each circumstance and be sure to explain why.
(a) Charlie steals David’s Ultra HD TV and sells it to Eddie, an innocent purchaser, for value. David learns that Eddie has the tv set and demands its return.
(b) Gail takes her all terrain vehicle (ATV) for repair to Henry’s Sales & Repair, a merchant who fixes and sometimes sells used ATVs. By accident, one of Henry’s employees sells Gail’s ATV to John, an innocent purchaser and customer, who takes possession. Gail wants her ATV back from John.
ETHICS & THE LAW Maybe a Little Too “LinkedIn” p. 6
Honesty, Lawyers, and BP Claims p. 25
Edward Snowden: Contractor with a Cause p. 39
The Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Queues p. 40
Ethics, Trust, and Markets p. 43
Lying to Get into a Top School p. 46
Pumping Up the SAT Scores for a Good Ranking p. 49
Toys Us and Horizontal/Vertical Controls on Distribution p. 76
IRS Employees Who Snoop p. 89
When Addictions Are Off and On Again p. 112
Patenting Genes? p. 168
Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions p. 196
Plumbing Consideration p. 269
Public Policy Issues Regarding Surrogacy Contracts p. 281
Restocking at Overstock p. 415
The $7 Renoir at the Flea Market p. 442
Executive App Promises, App Disclaimers p. 469
The Return Season p. 486
The 30-Day Grace Period That Is Now 120 Days p. 507
Medicaid Eligibility and Article 3 Negotiability p. 528
Having Your Mortgage Set Aside p. 538
The Corner Check Cashing Company and Good Faith p. 560
Getting Hit for SOOO Many Overdraft Fees p. 580
When the Creditors Rule the Debtor p. 612
Getting Into Debt and Getting Debt Relief—from the Same Company p. 635
Women, Children, and the Repo Guys p. 664
Bankruptcy Records p. 673
The Skies Are Not So Friendly to Employee Pensions p. 687
Are Terrorist Attacks an “Act of War?” p. 706
Is It Ethical to Use the Strategy of an Undisclosed Principal? p. 747
The S & L Crisis p. 879
Problem: Conflicts of Interest—Remedy: Commonsense Rules p. 949
The Feeder Fund and the Auditor p. 958
Executive Compensation p. 991
Spreading the Manure a Little Too Thick p. 1029
Screening Tenants for Criminal Records p. 1052
Preparing Your Client’s Will When You’re the Beneficiary p. 1073
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THINKING THINGS THROUGH
Why Do We Require Sworn Testimony? p. 24
Corrupt Climates: Good or Bad for Business? p. 37
Freedom of Speech and Our Headlights p. 67
Teeth Whitening and the Antitrust Laws p. 75
Can a Pharmacy’s License Be Revoked for Too Many Cash Sales of Oxycodone? p. 111
Torts and Public Policy p. 148
Access to Medicine versus Patent Protection p. 189
Twelve Years of Litigation p. 215
The Rules of Negotiations p. 226
Legality and Public Policy p. 279
Noncompete Clauses, Cause for Concern? p. 285
Delivering Dirt p. 413
Serving Up Title and Insurance at the Burned Bar p. 441
What’s Foreign to You … p. 467
When a Court Does Not Allow Performance p. 486
The Lululemon Yoga Pants That Were Lemons p. 501
When Your John Hancock Is Enough p. 524
The Minor with an Embezzling Conservator p. 544
The Corner Check Cashing Company and Thieves—Who Wins? p. 567
The Business Law Professor with the Lost Cashier’s Check p. 589
Pro Rata Shares for Co-Sureties p. 605
The Difference in Concussions and Football Helmet Ad Claims p. 626
Repossessing and Replacing Tires p. 664
Means Test Justifying the End of Debt p. 676
Rule No. 1: Take the Safe Course p. 751
Taking Chances or Shortcuts in Violation of OSHA Standards Is Bad Management p. 783
Retaliation – The Number One Risk for Employers p. 807
Don’t Finagle the Bagel! p. 833
How Many Plaintiffs Can There Be in a Class-Action Securities Litigation? How Many Defendants? p. 964
Responsible Corporate Officers—The Park Doctrine Revisited p. 992
The Dryer Vent That Dumped on the Doc p. 1003
Putting the Brakes on Eminent Domain p. 1016
The Leaking Barrels GE Sold p. 1031
The Rotting Balcony p. 1051
Close Enough for a Will? p. 1074
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