John steals an old,battered bicycle that is parked,unlocked,in front of a convenience store.He repairs,paints,and replac?es parts on the bike un?til it is like new.The original owner,Kim,claims the bike.The bike be?longs to
A)John and Kim as owners in common.
B)John because he made substantial improvements to it.
C)John because Kim claimed it only after John improved it.
D)Kim because John stole it.

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John stole the bike and therefore does not have rightful ownership. Even if he made improvements to it, he still acquired the bike through illegal means. Kim is the rightful owner and should have the bike returned to her.

John Steals an Old,battered Bicycle That Is Parked,unlocked,in Front of a Convenience