Howard stole a computer and then sold it to his friend Ivan for $100. Ivan has:
A) good title to the computer, because he paid for it.
B) a voidable title to the computer.
C) a void title to the computer.
D) good title to the computer, because he is a good faith purchaser for value.

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Ivan has a void title to the computer because Howard, as a thief, never had a legitimate title to transfer. A thief cannot pass good title to stolen property, regardless of the buyer's good faith or payment.

Howard Stole a Computer and Then Sold It to His