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Re:A bank accidentally deposited $50B into a Louisiana famil... by salawat on Saturday July 03, 2021 @12:21PM (#27722701)
Banking errors are clear cut. It was never yours in the first place.
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Re:A bank accidentally deposited $50B into a Louisiana famil... by mimixco on Saturday July 03, 2021 @03:57PM (#27724363)
Somewhat frighteningly, all money you have in the bank belongs entirely to the bank and not to you. The most they owe you is a promise to pay, but by making a deposit you give them ownership of the money.

So, if money you deposit isn't yours, certainly money you didn't deposit isn't yours.

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