UNIT 10
PROPERTY AND ITS PROTECTION
ANSWERS TO DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. It seems that the perspective of the disappointed finder is only basis on which to disagree
with the law’s balance between the rights of parties with respect to found property.
This may be illustrated with the two principles noted in the text. The old adage “finders keepers,
2. Yes, the different standards of care that apply to bailed goods reflect underlying ethical
values. The text fills out the answer to this question by setting out the principles and illustrating them
with simple-to-grasp examples.
The standard of care expected of a bailee clearly shows how property law reflects ethical
principles. For example, a friend asks to borrow your business law text for the weekend. You agree to
3. Regulations to control land use, including environmental regulations, are prevalent
throughout the United States. Generally, these laws reflect the public’s interest in preserving natural
resources and habitats for wildlife. At times, their goal is to enable the public to have access to and
enjoy limited natural resources, such as coastal areas. Although few would disagree with the rationale
4. The answer to this question is an obvious yes. All children are entitled to the same rights
and protections of the law regardless of the accidents of their birth. Among these rights are rights to fi–
nancial support from their parents and their parents’ estates. The reason is that this result is in the best
interest of the children.
The laws on this issue vary from state to state. A handful of states (including California, Colorado,
