Boyd lost a diamond ring in the lobby of a hotel.Carmel, a guest at the hotel, found it.Both Carmel and the hotel claim the right to possess the ring.If Boyd cannot be located, a court would probably favour Carmel over the hotel.

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Carmel would likely have a stronger claim to the diamond ring as she is the one who found it and has possession of it. The hotel may argue that they have a lost and found policy, but ultimately the court would likely favor the individual who found the ring.

Boyd Lost a Diamond Ring in the Lobby of a Hotel.Carmel