SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE WATER CO. V. SHARMAN
[1896] 2 Q.B. 44 (1896)
NATURE OF THE CASE: This was an action to recover personal property. Appealed.
FACTS: Sharman (D) was hired by South Staffordshire Water Company (P) to clean out a pool
located on P's land. While he was doing the work, D found two gold rings in the mud at the
bottom of the pool. P demanded the rings, but D refused to deliver them, instead turning
them over to the police so they might find the true owner. The police were unable to find
the true owner, and returned the rings to D. P again demanded them, and D refused to
deliver. P sued to recover the rings. The court found in D's favor. P appeals.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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