Prosser v. Keeton
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A thief stole Prosser's (plaintiff) watch and sold it to Keeton (defendant), who paid a fair price and reasonably believed the seller was the true owner; Prosser sued Keeton for conversion, and the trial court ruled for Prosser, holding Keeton liable.
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Whether a good-faith purchaser of stolen property is liable to the true owner for conversion.