Parker v British Airways Board
Encyclopedia
Parker v British Airways Board [1982] 1 QB 1004 is an English property law
case decided by the Court of Appeal. The case establishes the rights that a person has to a chattel found on the surface of the land.
to attempt to find the true owner. He challenged their claim to keep the bracelet for themselves. The court upheld the finder’s claim.
English property law
English property law refers to the law of acquisition, sharing and protection of wealth in England and Wales. Property law can refer to many things, and covers many areas. Property in land is the domain of the law of real property. The law of personal property is particularly important for...
case decided by the Court of Appeal. The case establishes the rights that a person has to a chattel found on the surface of the land.
Facts
A passenger found a gold bracelet on the floor at Heathrow airport. He handed it to the owners of the land (British Airways Board) in order for themto attempt to find the true owner. He challenged their claim to keep the bracelet for themselves. The court upheld the finder’s claim.