finders Flashcards
I find lost property. my rights in the goods are
good against all world except true owner
When i find lost or mislaid property, i am a _____. what must i do if i find it?
quasi bailee
treat as if my own until OG owner located
must return property
I am trespassing on land and i find lost property. do i have rights?
no
what if a plumber finds lost property in a cabinet in my house?
finder of lost goods in a private place where public normallty doesnt go
owner of the house owns the item
I find lost property while behind a chilis inside the gate. DO i have rights?
no
lost property in private location where public not invited
chilis employee finds lost property during her shift. Does she have rights?
no
found during course of employment
chilis owner has rights
lost or mislaid property
owner doesnt lose title
mislaid property
i put it somewhere on purpose and forgot
abandoned property
owner intended to leabe it and manifested intent to give up ownership
when do lost or mislaid items become abandoned
5 years
treasure trove
property concealed and anticipated to be recovered at a later date
treated as lost property, not mislaid
what if i find stolen goods?
cannot deny true owner title
unless BFP