Karla Enjoys Snooping, Especially Through Her Neighbor's Trash

question 14

Essay

Karla enjoys snooping, especially through her neighbor's trash. She sneaks out and takes the neighbor's trash after they have gone to work, but before the trash collector comes. She goes through it to find confidential information regarding the neighbors but never tells anyone else or uses the information for any purpose. Can Karla become the legal owner of this property; and, why or why not? Also discuss whether you believe it is ethical for Karla to go through the neighbor's trash, and why or why not.

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