The engagement diamond ring of 'N' was stolen by 'T', a thief who sold it to 'J', a jeweller. 'N' filed…
The theft wrongfully removed the ring from N, bringing section 8(d) into play. J’s willingness to pay, absence of a direct contractual relationship, or purchase in good…
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The engagement diamond ring of 'N' was stolen by 'T', a thief who sold it to 'J', a jeweller. 'N' filed a suit for recovery of ring against 'J'. 'J' contended that he is ready to pay the price of the ring. Whether the decree for recovery of diamond ring can be refused on the ground that:
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Correct answer D
The theft wrongfully removed the ring from N, bringing section 8(d) into play. J’s willingness to pay, absence of a direct contractual relationship, or purchase in good faith does not defeat N’s right to recover that specific article. A thief ordinarily cannot pass ownership merely by selling it.
Current law: The relevant right to recovery of the specific movable article remains unchanged.
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