You discover personal property that is not yours. Which legal classification of the discovered property is most likely to allow you to be the new owner?
A)lost
B)mislaid
C)stolen
D)abandoned

Question

You discover personal property that is not yours. Which legal classification of the discovered property is most likely to allow you to be the new owner?​
A)lost
B)mislaid
C)stolen
D)abandoned

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Abandoned property is property that the original owner has discarded with the intent to relinquish all rights to it. When you find abandoned property, the law often allows you to claim it as your own because the original owner has intentionally given up ownership.

You Discover Personal Property That Is Not Yours