Hypothetical #1:

Frank Fan attends a Rockies playoff game in Coors Field against the Diamondbacks. During the game, he catches a fly ball in his glove. He's immediately shoved in the back by Stan, causing Frank to drop the ball. The ball rolls down the aisle where Nice Nancy picks the ball up and hands it to Stan.

QUESTION #1:

Who owns the baseball?

QUESTION #2:

If Frank sues Stan for the baseball, what cause of action should he bring?

QUESTION #3:

Apply the cause of action you identified when answering Question #2 to the hypothetical.

QUESTION #4:

Who is most likely to win: Frank or Stan? Explain your reasoning. What will be the easiest elements for Frank to prove? The most difficult elements?

QUESTION #5:

If Nancy decided to keep the baseball, would she have a right to it? Why or why not?