Claudia hires Greg to plant a tree in her yard. Greg discovers a shoebox buried in the ground. Greg owns the shoebox and its contents since he is the finder.

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According to common law, the finder of lost property must make a reasonable effort to locate the owner before claiming ownership. Additionally, if the property is found on someone else's property (in this case, Claudia's yard), the owner of the property may have a claim to the lost property. Therefore, Greg may not automatically own the shoebox and its contents.

Claudia Hires Greg to Plant a Tree in Her Yard