Relativity Of Title And NDQNH Flashcards
1
Q
Armory v Delamirie (1722)
A
The finder of a jewel , though he does not by such finding acquire an absolute property or ownership , yet he has such a property as will enable him to keep it against all but the rightful owner. 1st possessor has better title than the 2nd possessor.
2
Q
Sale of Goods Act 1979 ss2.1(1)
A
Subject to this Act , where goods are sold by a person who is not their owner , and who does not sell them under the authority or with the consent of the owner , the buyer acquires no better title to the goods than the seller had , unless the owner of the goods is by his conduct precluded from denying the seller’s authority to sell .
