Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts
If I was the only passenger on a city bus. I found a leather coat, a diamond ring, and a bag with a expensive looking camera inside. Between me and the bus company who is entitled to these items. And could please explain it to me
Asked on 11/10/09, 7:45 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
If these were not your items, you are not entitled to keep them. You should turn them into the nearest police department and get a receipt. See Massachusetts General Laws chapter 134, sections 1 and 3. If no one claims the property for 1 year, it will become yours legally.
Answered on 11/15/09, 7:57 pm