447.050. If, within one year, any owner appear and prove theproperty, and pay all reasonable charges, the finder shallrestore the same to him; and on failure to make restoration ofsuch property, or the appraised value thereof, on being tenderedsuch charges, the owner may recover the same or the valuethereof, by civil action, in any court having jurisdiction.
(RSMo 1939 § 15321)Prior revisions: 1929 § 14231; 1919 § 7291; 1909 § 8272