Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Washington

liability of stolen property

bought item(s) - did not know that items were stolen - do not know at this time if stolen items are covered/reported by victim's insurance - thieves were caught/told police we had no knowledge of stolen goods/are now in jail - Worse case scenario-items will be retrieved/we are out $$ - We will not be victims to this created mess/will not forfeit items until $$ is given back- What can be done in this case?


Asked on 1/23/09, 11:51 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ryan Nute Myers & Company, P.L.L.C.

Re: liability of stolen property

The general rule is that "a thief cannot acquire good title." In other words, the original owners retain their ownership despite the theft.

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Answered on 1/23/09, 12:20 pm


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