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Question
In Robinson v. Durham, the court found:a. the Robinsons were good faith purchasers for value when they bought the car for their business, and they had good title which they passed to Durham.
b. the Robinsons had a voidable title, and they passed good title to Durham, who was a good faith purchaser for value.
c. there was a breach of warranty of title between the Robinsons and Durham.
d. the Robinsons obtained no title from the thief, but they passed good title to Durham since he was a good faith purchaser for value.
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