Cassandra purchased a truck at a Middleburg police auction of abandoned property.The truck,in fact,had been stolen and the original owner,Ariel,subsequently asserted a claim to it.Discuss if Cassandra has any claims against Middleburg or Ariel.

Warranty of Title

A guarantee provided by a seller that they have the right to sell the property and that there are no undisclosed encumbrances or liens against it.

Police Auction

An event where items that have been confiscated, abandoned, or recovered by law enforcement agencies are sold to the highest bidder.

Abandoned Property

Property that has been discarded by the owner without the intent to reclaim ownership of it. Courts require clear and convincing evidence of both the desertion by the owner and the owner’s intent never to return.