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Obligation to Return a Lost Item When Intending Not to Acquire

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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