Which of the following was the result in Landshire Food Service Inc.,v.Coghill,the case in the text in which the defendant,Coghill,sold his Rolls Royce to Bellman in return for a forged cashier's check and an innocent purchaser for value,Hyken,meanwhile purchased the car from Bellman before the fraud was discovered?
A) Coghill was entitled to return of the vehicle because the contract with Bellman was void.
B) Coghill was entitled to return of the vehicle because the contract with Bellman was voidable by Coghill.
C) Hyken was entitled to the vehicle because a person who procures title through fraud receives voidable title and is able to transfer good title to a bona fide purchaser.
D) Hyken was entitled to the vehicle because although a person who procures title through fraud receives a void title, the person guilty of fraud may transfer good title to a bona fide purchaser.
E) The car was ordered sold with Coghill and Hyken to split the proceeds.

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According to the court, "The person who procures title through fraud receives voidable title and is able to transfer good title to a bona fide purchaser. Although the result may seem harsh, the purpose of this rule is to promote the free transferability of property in commerce."

Which of the Following Was the Result in Landshire Food