If the assignee has bought the stolen or lost Article in good faith at a sale by auction, in a public market, or from a merchant selling articles of the same kind, the injured party or loser may demand the recovery of the article after he reimburses the assignee for the price paid for it.
Civil Act — Article 251 (Special provision on stolen or lost articles)
민법 제251조
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