Nancy's Purses sells Janet a new purse for $100. Unknown to Janet, Nancy actually stole the purse from another retailor. Will Janet be able to keep the purse?
A) Yes because Janet was innocent and a good-faith buyer.
B) Yes because to do otherwise would result in an unjust enrichment for Nancy.
C) No because while Janet was a good-faith buyer, the purse was stolen.
D) No because Janet should have known the origins of the goods sold.

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In most jurisdictions, a buyer cannot obtain good title to goods that were stolen, even if the buyer purchased the goods in good faith without knowledge of the theft. This means that the original owner can reclaim their property from Janet.

Nancy's Purses Sells Janet a New Purse for $100