Armory v. Delamirie
King's Bench
1 Strange 505 (1722)
Relevant factsFree
Armory (plaintiff), a chimney sweep, found a jewel and brought it to goldsmith Delamirie (defendant) for appraisal; Delamirie's apprentice deceitfully appropriated the jewel and refused to return it, and Armory sued for its return or its value.
IssueFree
Whether finding an item entitles the finder to sue for its return when another party takes it from him.