Ivana's car was stolen. The car needed some repairs and the thief, Donald, had the engine replaced as well as the muffler. Donald was apprehended and the car was returned to Ivana. Which of the following is true?
A) Ivana owns the car but Donald owns the engine and muffler.
B) Ivana owns the car but must pay Donald for the engine and muffler.
C) Donald becomes the owner of the car due to accession.
D) Ivana owns the car and owes Donald nothing.
E) Donald may sue for ownership of the car if he can show that his additions are worth more than the car.

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Generally, because you own your efforts, you own what they produce, but this does not apply where the efforts went into wrongfully obtained objects.

Ivana's Car Was Stolen