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bona fide purchaser without notice

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From 79 U.S. 323 - Villa v. Rodriguez · 1870Most cited · 99 citing opinions

The doctrine invoked has no application where the rights of the vendee lie in an executory contract. It applies only where the legal title has been conveyed and the purchase-money fully paid. The purchaser then holds adversely to all the world, and may disclaim even the title of his vendor.

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