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> A buyer of stolen goods is unable to take legal ownership, it doesn't matter if he doesn't know the item is stolen.

This is (subject to numerous exceptions) not correct. While in common law you are correct, in equity, if the buyer is a bona fide purchaser for value without notice, he or she can get title.

(IANAL, TINLA)



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