The owner is entitled to the return of lost or misplaced property unless: the fi

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The owner is entitled to the return of lost or misplaced property unless:

the finder actually takes the object into her possession.

the goods are found on private property.

it was lost on public land or in a public area.

he has intentionally abandoned it.

the finder has expenses in connection with returning the property.

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QUESTION 22

Tenant's fixtures must be removable without causing substantial damage to the landlord's property.

True

False

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QUESTION 23

If Anne holds an easement that allows her to travel over the land owned by Alice, Anne holds an affirmative easement.

True

False

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QUESTION 24

A defense to a plaintiff's action in tort where the plaintiff has knowingly and voluntarily entered into a hazardous activity which results in injury is known as _____.

causation in fact

assumption of risk

negligence of plaintiff

negligence per se

res ipsa loquitur

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QUESTION 25

The historical school of law _____.

believed that precedent would be more important than moral arguments

stated that the social context of law was more important

stressed the need for certain laws and doctrines to be altered in order to remain current

emphasized the longstanding domination of men over both women and the rest of the world

influenced the emergence of critical legal studies

the finder actually takes the object into her possession.

the goods are found on private property.

it was lost on public land or in a public area.

he has intentionally abandoned it.

the finder has expenses in connection with returning the property.

Explanation / Answer

21. Answer:- he has intentionally abandoned it. This is because the finder who knows the owner or has reasonable means of discovering the owner's identity is said to commit larceny if he/she intentionally holds on to the object with the intent of making it his/her.

22. True, because tenant’s fixtures remain personal property and may be removed by the tenant if the following three conditions are met:

23. True -  because Anne holds the right to use Alice's property for a specific purpose with her permission.

24. the assumption of risk - because in this case, the person knew that he could be harmed by the activity still he/she chose to indulge in that.

25. stated that the social context of law was more important - because "The historical school of law" believed that laws eventually would reflect social norms present at the time.

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