Rose and Caradoc Were Romantically Involved for Several Years

question 24

Multiple Choice

Rose and Caradoc were romantically involved for several years. During that time, she gave a necklace to him. The couple had a terrible fight and broke up. Because he no longer wanted anything to do with Rose, Caradoc threw the necklace into a garbage can that was located in the main hall of a railway station. That station is owned by the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) . Francis saw the necklace in the garbage and took it home with him. All four parties now claim the right to possession of the necklace. Which of the following statements is most likely TRUE?

• A) RTA is entitled to the necklace as long as the garbage can was located on its property.
• B) Francis is entitled to the necklace as long as he intended to exercise control over it.
• C) Caradoc is entitled to the necklace as long as he has honestly changed his mind and truly does want possession of it.
• D) The necklace is co- owned by two of the parties.
• E) Rose is entitled to the necklace as long as she paid for it initially.

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