Question

A finder of lost goods can sell the goods so found by him if _______.

• A. the goods are costly
• B. he is in need of money
• C. the goods are perishable
• D. the goods are short lived

Answer 1

The correct option is C the goods are perishable

Under section 169 of the Contract Act, 1872, the finder of the goods has been given the right to sell the goods found by him under certain circumstances when the following conditions are satisfied:

• If the owner of the goods cannot be found; or if he refuses to pay the lawful charges of the finder, and
  
• When the good is in danger of perishing its value; or when