A person becomes a(n) __________ at the moment of taking possession of abandoned personal property.

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When a person takes possession of abandoned personal property, that person becomes the owner of the property. The person is not a bailor or bailee, as those terms refer to the relationship between two parties who have agreed to a bailment (transfer of possession without transfer of ownership). The person may be considered a constructive bailee if they have taken possession of the property for a limited time and purpose, but in the case of abandoned property, ownership is transferred.

A Person Becomes A(n) __________ at the Moment of Taking