Practice question
A finder picks up a lost movable that is not treasure and knows the previous possessor. What does Article719 initially require?
- Return it to the previous possessor
- Treat it as ownerless immediately
- Sell it privately immediately
- Destroy it to avoid custody
- Keep it because discovery alone gives immediate ownership
Legal references
- Civil Code RA386: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html Articles546,719–720,1236–1237,2166,2171–2173.
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