A good-faith possessor makes the fruits he has gathered and consumed his own.

Explanation

Where a person holds property in genuine good faith, the profits and fruits he has consumed before notice of a superior title are his by right; the law protects innocent use.

Where this applies

• I used property I believed was mine and consumed the profits before learning of a superior claim.
• I farmed land in good faith and ate what I grew before finding out about the title issue.
• Now they want back the profits I already consumed in good faith before I knew there was a problem.

See also

• 9.6.1 Good faith requires that what is agreed upon shall be done.
• 9.6.3 A possessor in good faith is liable only for that which has actually come to him.