Jose gave Stuart the permission to hunt on his land. While hunting, Stuart discovered a Civil War-era sword half buried in the dirt. Under these circumstances, _____.
A) Stuart is the owner of the sword
B) Jose is the owner of the sword
C) Jose and Stuart share joint ownership of the sword
D) the government is the owner of the sword

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Under these circumstances, Jose is the owner of the sword. When abandoned property is embedded in the soil, it belongs to the owner of the soil.

Jose Gave Stuart the Permission to Hunt on His Land