Question

Sometimes, a person finds certain goods belonging to some other persons. In such a case, the finder ______.

• A. Becomes the owner of the goods and can use them
• B. Is under a duty to trace the true owner and return the goods
• C. Can sell the perishable goods if true owner cannot be found
• D. Both (B) and (C)

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both (B) and (C)

Under Section 169 of Indian Contract Act, 1872, "When finder of thing commonly on sale may sell it.—When a thing which is commonly the subject of sale is lost, if the owner cannot with reasonable diligence be found, or if he refuses upon demand, to pay the lawful charges of the finder, the finder may sell it— —When a thing which is commonly the subject of sale is lost, if the owner cannot with reasonable diligence be found, or if he refuses upon demand, to pay the lawful charges of the finder, the finder may sell it—"

(1) when the thing is in danger of perishing or of losing the greater part of its value, or

(2) when the lawful charges of the finder, in respect of the thing found, amount to two-thirds of its value.