Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida
ownership of furniture
In Florida, how long does one have to have possession of furniture before it becomes legally theirs. It was given to hold, not fiananced nor rented out.
Asked on 11/20/06, 4:05 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Alan Wagner
Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.
Re: ownership of furniture
If it was given to you as a gift, the property becomes yours immediately. If the furniture was given to you "to hold," a bailment was created and the furniture never becomes yours.
Answered on 11/20/06, 4:13 pm