Obligation to Return a Lost Item When Intending Not to Acquire
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Question
If someone picks up an item and intends not to acquire it, are they obligated to return the lost item?
Answer
Yes
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Choshen Mishpat, Siman 262, Ra'ah B"M 26
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