Title

Question 1

Sale by person who is not owner

(Section 149 - Contract and commercial law act 2017)

Answer 1

If a person sells goods that they don’t own or have consent to sell from the owner they do not have title - (unless warrant to seize property)

Question 2

Sale under voidable title

(S151 - Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017)

Answer 2

If a person sells goods before title has become void then the buyer obtains good title (purchased in good faith).

Question 3

Reversing of property in stolen goods of conviction of offender

(S152(2) of Contract and Commercial law act2 017

Answer 3

B sells goods to C before title is void (purchased in good faith).

B is convicted of fraud.

C can keep the property and doesn’t have to give back to A

Question 4

Title

Answer 4

Legal right to the property

Question 5

Voidable Title

Answer 5

Title obtained by deception, fraud, duress or misinterpretation. To void title you must take civil steps.

Question 6

Returning stolen property

Answer 6

Police can search for the vehicle under S&S or obtaining a SW for evidential purposes only not to assist in civil matters.

Question 7

Receiving after restoration to owner

Answer 7

If property has been returned to the owner or legal title has been acquired then receiving it is not an offence even though they may be aware it was previously stolen.