Legal doctrines of salvage and finds

The legal doctrines of salvage and finds pertain to the recovery of lost or abandoned property. Salvage refers to recovering property from distress, such as a shipwreck, where the finder is entitled to a reward for their efforts. In contrast, finds pertains to items that are not actively lost or abandoned, such as treasure discovered on land; the finder may claim ownership if the original owner cannot be identified. Both doctrines aim to incentivize recovery while considering the rights of the original owners, balancing the interests of salvors and property rights.