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Good-Faith Acquisition

Acquiring ownership from a non-owner.

Someone who buys a movable thing from a person who is not the owner can, under certain circumstances, still acquire ownership if they act in good faith. For stolen or lost things, however, this is generally excluded.

The relevant statutes

§ 932 BGB

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General explanation for self-help, not legal advice (RDG). Individual cases may differ: if in doubt, contact a consumer advice center or a lawyer.