Someone who finds abandoned property acquires title to it and that title is good against the whole world, including the original owner.

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This is the legal concept of "finders keepers" or "treasure trove" in which the finder of abandoned property becomes the new rightful owner. However, there are certain legal requirements that must be met for property to be considered truly abandoned and for the finder to acquire valid title.

Someone Who Finds Abandoned Property Acquires Title to It and That