论中国的拾得遗失物制度

On the System of Lost-and-Found Property in China

遗失物是所有人和合法占有人不慎丢失、不为任何人占有的财产。拾得遗失物属于民事法律事实之一,是指发现他人的遗失物而予以占有的事实。遗失物拾得人具有通知及送交、保管和返还义务;具有费用偿还请求权和报酬请求权;对遗失物没有尽到善良管理而造成损失的,应当承担一定的民事责任或刑事责任。

The lost property is such as left carelessly by the owner or legal possessor,which cannot be occupied by others.Finding the lost property is a fact concerning the civil law,referring to the finding and occupying of the lost things.The finder has the duty to inform about,keep safe and return the lost property.In addition,the finder has the right to claim a reward or compensation.In the event of loss for lack of safekeeping,the finder is susceptible to certain civil or criminal liability.