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Re: Exchange accidentally sent 512 bitcoins after coding error
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johnj
on 02/09/2011, 22:31:04 UTC

That is actually not true: read the article I linked.

Also, here's the Oregon law on the matter: http://www.leg.state.or.us/ors/164.html

I'll quote the relevant section (164.015):
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     (2) Commits theft of property lost, mislaid or delivered by mistake as provided in ORS 164.065;

Furthermore, because its value is greater than $1000 (164.055), it counts as a theft in the first degree.

Ahh now this is interesting.  Seems BenDavis is on the ropes.  Now the only question I have if because this is international if things get legally mucky.