Parker v British Airways Board Flashcards
1
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Facts
A
Plaintiff (Parker) found a gold bracelet in airport lounge
Parker handed the bracelet to airport worker, asking to be notified if the owner was not found
BAB sold the bracelet and kept the proceeds
2
Q
Issue
A
Who has the better legal claim to the ownership of the bracelet, Parker (the finder) or BAB (occupiers of the land where it was found)
3
Q
Decision
A
Parker - the finder had a better claim to the bracelet
4
Q
Reasoning
A
because BAB had not exercised or manifested intention to control the airways lounge or the items in it
5
Q
Rule of Law
A
An occupier of a building where the item was found has higher rights to the finder, but only when the occupier has or manifested intention to control over the building and the items in it or on it.
