The owner of the premises where the property is mislaid is entitled to take possession of the property against all except the rightful owner.

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This is known as the "finder's law" and means that the person who finds the lost property cannot keep it and must turn it in to the owner or authorities. However, if the owner of the premises discovers the lost property, they have the right to hold onto it until the rightful owner can be identified and contacted.

The Owner of the Premises Where the Property Is Mislaid