You be the judge: my friend and I bought a tent but she’s moved away. Who owns it now?
Ava shared the initial cost but Ruth has forked out for repairs. You decide who’s on the wrong side of this in-tents debate?
TL;DR
- Ava and Ruth bought a tent together in Spain and used it for festivals.
- Ava moved to the UK, leaving the tent with Ruth in Spain.
- Ruth has continued to use the tent and paid for its repairs.
- Both friends now need the tent for the same festival.
- Ava believes she still owns half the tent as she paid for it initially.
- Ruth feels she has a greater claim due to prolonged possession, use, and maintenance.
- Disagreement exists over fair compensation if Ruth buys Ava out.
- The situation highlights the need to formally sort out ownership between friends living in different countries.