The owner of the premises where a property is mislaid is entitled to take possession of the property against all except the rightful owner.

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This is the principle of "finders keepers" which applies to mislaid property. The owner of the premises where the property is found has a right to take possession of it, but they must make reasonable efforts to return it to its rightful owner if they can be identified. If the rightful owner is not known, the property may be considered abandoned and the owner of the premises may keep it.

The Owner of the Premises Where a Property Is Mislaid