Thursday, January 15, 2026

Finders Cases: Some Factors to Consider


I. Kinds of Property


Lost

Mislaid

Imbedded

Abandoned


II.Possession

Actual Physical Possession

Constructive Possession


III. Place of Finding


Private (Residential) Place

Public Place (private property open to public)

Public Sidewalk or Park


IV. Finder


Invitee

Employee (of Landowner)

Trespasser (Gomer knows best)


V. Wild Cards


Malicious Interference or Some Kind of Wrongdoing

Other Equities?????

Judge Wants to Pretend to Be Wise Like Solomon for the Media