Rose and Caradoc were romantically involved for several years.During that time,she gave a necklace to him.The couple had a terrible fight and broke up.Because he no longer wanted anything to do with Rose,Caradoc threw the necklace into a garbage can that was located in the main hall of a railway station.That station is owned by the Regional Transport Authority (RTA).Francis saw the necklace in the garbage and took it home with him.All four parties now claim the right to possession of the necklace.Which of the following statements is most likely TRUE?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ownership of the necklace depends on who has the strongest claim to it. Rose cannot claim the necklace since she gave it to Caradoc and he disposed of it. Caradoc cannot claim the necklace since he intentionally threw it away. RTA cannot claim the necklace since they do not have an ownership interest in the property that was discarded in their garbage can. Francis, on the other hand, can claim the necklace since he exercised control over it by taking it from the garbage can and bringing it home with him. As long as he had the intention to keep the necklace for himself, he has the strongest claim to it. Therefore, option B is the best answer.

Rose and Caradoc Were Romantically Involved for Several Years