Regina v. Thurborn

169 Eng.Rep. 293 (1848).

Facts

Thurborn (D) found a lost note on a road. It lacked identifying marks as to ownership, and the surrounding circumstances did not indicate any clue as to ownership. D had no reason to believe that the owner knew where to find the note. D took the note for his own use. The next day he was informed about a possible owner, who had dropped the note accidentally. D refused to return the note, cashed it, and kept the money for his own use.