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Originally Posted by Jetée
What's the basis for the law and coined adage of "possession is 9/10ths of the law", and how is it applied in daily life situations?
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This is a very ancient saying, likely referring to the fact that the person who had physical control of something has a tremendous advantage in any dispute over its ownership, in that he can utilise, move, or even destroy the item to prevent losing control (ownership).
How does a thermos bottle know whether to keep something hot or keep it cold?