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Sep 13, 2021 · In fine, a “finder” under Article 308, par. 2 (1) of the RPC is not only limited to the actual finder of the lost property, since the gist of the offense is the furtive taking and misappropriation of the property found. The rationale for the “finder in law” concept is not difficult to fathom.
May 23, 2024 · Finder’s law concerns personal property rights. Generally, unless it’s stolen, you own property that you possess. But the questions in finder’s law are who owns lost or abandoned property? And moreover, how do you tell the difference?
Finders, keepers, sometimes extended as the children's rhyme finders, keepers; losers, weepers, is an English adage with the premise that when something is unowned or abandoned, whoever finds it first can claim it for themself permanently.
Sep 17, 2021 · We are very familiar with the famous phrase, “finders, keepers.” But what we do not know is that legally speaking, such is not quite the case. In the recent Supreme Court decision, Fernando Pante vs People of the Philippines, GR 218969, 18 January 2021, the SC explained what a person who finds something which is not his, is ...
The 'finders, keepers' law. [1] Whoever finds a movable, which is not treasure, must return it to its previous possessor. [2] If the possessor or owner is unknown, the finder shall immediately deposit it with the mayor of the city or municipality where the finding has taken place.
Mar 21, 2019 · Learn about the treasure trove rule, which states that a treasure trove belongs to the finder, and the exceptions and variations in different states. Find out how to report or keep found property legally and avoid theft charges.
May 18, 2023 · Summary. Chapter 11 observes that “finders, keepers” is in fact a minority rule globally. Finders often have to wait for several months to receive any benefit, and often cannot acquire ownership of the found items. Instead, they may receive rewards from the losers or from the state.
