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Question 6
6. In 2021, Jesse and Celeste got married. After a year, Jesse took all their
savings and abandoned Celeste for his paramour Diana. Jesse asked Diana
to quit her job. Diana hesitated because she has no money and is drowning
in debts. Yet, Jesse promised to provide for all of Diana’s needs. Jesse and
Diana then lived together. The following day, Jesse and Diana bought a
brand-new car. The vehicle was exclusively registered under Diana’s
name. Celeste learned of the purchase and filed an action to recover the
vehicle from Diana. Celeste claimed that Jesse is still her lawful husband,
and that the car is part of their community property. Diana countered that
she and Jesse are co-owners of the vehicle. Can Celeste recover the
vehicle from Diana? Explain.
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