Frederick bought an antique desk from Simone. Soon thereafter he hired a carpenter who cleaned and varnished it for him. Five months later, a guest who was visiting him, recognised the desk as her own. She stated that it had disappeared from her home when her house was robbed six months before. She asked Frederick to hand the desk over to her. Frederick was willing to do so but his sister, who was also present, insisted on obtaining legal advice.

Frederick then approached you for advice.

Identify the issue in the set of facts above and advise Frederick as to the legal position with reference to relevant case law.

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The issue in this case is whether Frederick as the current owner of the antique desk is legally obli... View the full answer