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An Analysis of the Applicability of the Bona Fide Acquisition System to Stolen Goods: A Case Study and Economic Analysis of Law Approach
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Abstract
The doctrine of bona fide acquisition constitutes a significant principle in property law. This statement delineates a legal framework wherein an individual who possesses property but lacks the authority to dispose of it, transfers the property's ownership to an innocent third party or encumbers it with a security interest. After the transfer, the bona fide transferee acquires the rights of ownership to the property. The legislative purpose underlying the bona fide acquisition is to protect the security of transactions. The trade of illicit goods has historically been a substantial component of market dealings. Owing to various reasons, purchasers are frequently unaware that the merchandise they acquire is of illicit origin. The applicability of the bona fide acquisition principle to the trade of stolen goods has consistently been controversial among scholars and professionals. This paper thoroughly examines the subject by applying principles from both legal and economic disciplines. After an in-depth investigation, the study concludes that the principle of bona fide acquisition should be used in cases involving stolen goods in a restricted and circumscribed manner.
Keywords
The doctrine of bona fide acquisition, stolen goods, bona fide counterpart
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Qian,Z. (2024). An Analysis of the Applicability of the Bona Fide Acquisition System to Stolen Goods: A Case Study and Economic Analysis of Law Approach. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,55,19-24.
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