Theona Thief stole an expensive watch.Theona then sold it through the classified ads to Andy.Andy had no reason to know it had been stolen.Andy took it to a watch dealer to be cleaned and appraised.He left it at the dealer on May 2,and he was told it would be ready on May 6.On May 8,an employee at the watch store sold the watch to Billy.On May 10,Valerie Victim notices the watch on Billy's wrist and demands its return.Who gets the watch?

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Valerie Victim has the rightful claim to the stolen watch, as it was taken from her without her consent. Billy may be considered a possessor in good faith, since he bought the watch unknowingly from the watch dealer, but Valerie's claim takes precedence as she is the true owner of the item. The watch dealer may also be held liable for selling stolen property, depending on the specific circumstances of the case. Theona is the thief and has no rightful claim to the watch, and Andy's possession of the watch is also not legitimate, as it was obtained through a sale of stolen property.

Theona Thief Stole an Expensive Watch