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Case Note Winkworth v Christie Manson [1980]. Contents: Introduction 3 Facts of the Case 3 Legal Reasoning of the court 4 Analysis 5 Conclusion 7 Annex of legal instruments 8 Bibliography 9 Winkworth v. Christie Manson and Woods Ltd. and Another Chancery Division Ch D Slade J. 1979 Oct 4, 5, 8; Nov.5 This case from the English courts discussed important issues of the law concerning the art trade, especially in the area of the legality of transactions and the conflict of international laws. The key areas of legal discussion for the case centred on the bona fide purchase rule, and lex res situs. Other issues relating to these included the issue of the conflict of laws, the question of good title, and ending finally with the case conclusion of public policy. The dispute between the original owner and the good-faith purchaser of stolen art can be described as a question of title to moveable property. The validity and effect of transfers of interests and rights in the property are governed by the...

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