In this case, there is a conflict between the two sales made by A to B and C respectively. The general rule is that a seller cannot transfer a greater right to the property than he or she possesses. In other words, A cannot sell the laptop to both B and C and transfer the same right of ownership to both buyers.
Since A sold the laptop to B first, B has a better right to the laptop than C. This is because B acquired the instrument first and thus has a superior claim to it. This is known as the principle of "first in time, first in right."
Therefore, B is entitled to the laptop, and C cannot claim ownership of the laptop since A had no right to sell it to C after selling it to B. If C was not aware of the prior sale to B, he or she may...
