Rob steals a damaged, broken bike that is parked, unlocked, in a bike rack. He repairs, paints, and replaces parts on the bike until it is like new. The original owner, Sue, then claims it. The bike belongs to
A) Rob and Sue as co-owners.
B) Rob because he improved it substantially.
C) the state under an estray statute.
D) Sue because Rob stole it.

Question

Rob steals a damaged, broken bike that is parked, unlocked, in a bike rack. He repairs, paints, and replaces parts on the bike until it is like new. The original owner, Sue, then claims it. The bike belongs to​
A) ​Rob and Sue as co-owners.
B) ​Rob because he improved it substantially.
C) ​the state under an estray statute.
D) ​Sue because Rob stole it.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Rob did not have the legal right to take Sue's bike, even though it was unlocked and damaged. Therefore, Sue is the rightful owner of the bike, regardless of any improvements made by Rob.

Rob Steals a Damaged, Broken Bike That Is Parked, Unlocked