[Solved] May a person sell that which he does not own?

Q.	May a person sell that which he does not own?
A.	No, otherwise the sale is void;
B.	No, otherwise, the seller cannot confer ownership upon the vended;
C.	Yes, provided that he is the owner at the time of the delivery;
D.	No, otherwise, the buyer would be prejudiced.
Answer» C. Yes, provided that he is the owner at the time of the delivery;

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