Which of the Following Is True of Ownership Rights of an Abandoned

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of ownership rights of an abandoned property?

• A) The finder and owner must share ownership of the property.
• B) The finder acquires title to the property, even against its original owner.
• C) The owner can reclaim his or her property completely from the finder.
• D) The owner of the premises where property is mislaid is entitled to possession but does not acquire title.

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