A Feud of Hatfield-McCoy Proportions

Posted by The Latte Sipper 07/07/2008 6:17 PM

I'm hoping that TuftsOTR's massive readership base can help solve a months-long debate between two acquaintances of mine.

Acquaintance A claims that he found the fire extinguisher pictured above in the Jumbo Drop box in Hillsides, and therefore should be the rightful owner. Acquaintance B claims that she purchased the item while antiquing a while back, but that it was brazenly stolen from her residence. B then stole the item in question from A's house, creating much turmoil in their relationship. Cuz seriously, this is one sweet fire extinguisher.

So, loyal readers, do you recognize this fire extinguisher? Do you have any information? Leave us a tip or comment below.

Comments

Anonymous says,

OMG! Acquaintance B is totes right! That's totally an antique and A stole it and gave it to Jumbo drop because he/she (I'm not gendering A) is an ****!! UGH... Posted 07/07/2008 7:14 PMReply

Anonymous says,

Acquaidance A is in the right. If he found it in the jumbo drop, finders keepers clearly applies.

I direct your attention to Treasure Trove law precedents: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treasure_trove#United_States_law

How could pirates, English Common Law, and the Oregon Supreme Court all be wrong? Posted 07/07/2008 10:41 PMReply

The Latte Sipper says,

@ Anonymous: Double check your claims. For a find to be classified as a trove, it must be made of silver, gold, or paper money. This guy's made of copper. Back to the drawing board. Posted 07/07/2008 11:08 PMReply

Anonymous says,

Saw the fire extinguisher in half. Posted 07/08/2008 12:55 PMReply

The Merry Widow says,

@ Anonymous: A didn't steal it (so A says); it was stolen from B's house by someone and discovered in Jumbo Drop by A.

@ The Latte Sipper: Agreed. Also, treasure troves are usually buried or hidden; the law was established so that the finders, not the landowners, had possession. Plus the law is only in action when "the original owner is unlikely to reappear to claim it" -- aka when the object has been buried/lost for decades.

I JUST REALLY HOPE WHOEVER STOLE IT ORIGINALLY FROM B'S HOUSE IS READING THIS. Posted 07/08/2008 2:31 PMReply

Anonymous says,

what im really wondering is where all the posts are making fun of the incoming freshmen? Posted 07/09/2008 11:36 AMReply

Anonymous says,

I blame A. Posted 07/09/2008 12:06 PMReply

The Latte Sipper says,

In case you couldn't tell, the fire extinguisher was originally TMW's.

@ Anonymous: They're coming, 11:36 AM commenter. Posted 07/11/2008 04:04 AMReply