Smith and Roberson’s Business Law
17th Edition
ISBN: 9781337094757
Author: Richard A. Mann, Barry S. Roberts
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 10, Problem 21CP
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Mr and Mrs Person M bought a used soft in the auction conducted by person A. It is a part of Place S estate, had a safe locked inside. This truth was known to both the auctioneer and person M. shortly after the auction, a locksmith, who found $32,207 inside, opened person S’s compartment.
Later the money was impounded by the police department. The town of place E brought a lawsuit against the property of place S and person M to decide the owner of the money.
To discuss: Judgement in favour of person M.
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