A finder finds five coins scattered on the ground. Must he announce them?
Halacha 1: Scattered coins may be kept by the finder. Even coins lying on each other are considered scattered unless tied or arranged.
Question 2
Money is found between a storekeeper's counter and his own position. To whom does it belong?
Halacha 3: Money found between the counter and the storekeeper must be given to the storekeeper — that area belongs to him.
Question 3
A buried treasure is found inside an old wall of a house. Who owns it?
Halacha 6: A treasure found in an old wall belongs to the finder — it is assumed to be ancient (Amorite) property with no current owner.
Question 4
A buried treasure is found in a new wall. Who owns it?
Halacha 8: If a treasure is found in a new wall, the manner of discovery determines ownership — if it indicates the owner's property, it belongs to the owner.
Question 5
Does a person's courtyard automatically acquire buried property for him without his knowledge?
Halacha 7: A courtyard acquires property for its owner only when he intends to guard it — not automatically in all circumstances.