During an earthquake in the South Puget Sound region, a house is destroyed, but

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During an earthquake in the South Puget Sound region, a house is destroyed, but its owner Amy survives. Amy plans to return to the site to salvage her possessions, but she delays. Meanwhile, Roger combs through the ruins and removes all useful items. Amy learns of the recovery and files a suit against Roger, claiming that the items are hers. Roger responds that the destroyed house was abandoned and therefore he has good title to whatever he took possession of. What is the court likely to rule, and why?

Explanation / Answer

It is a case of destruction of house due to the natural hazards. The ownership of goods and assets of the ruined house cannot go to another person if the survived and original owner delays her visit to the destroyed house. So, the court will rule in favor of Amy and Roger has to return back the goods and other items he had taken possession of.

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