Since November 16, a piece of news called "Heavy Money to Search for Dogs" has been circulating on Dalian people's social media. According to the news, a puppy was lost at the north gate of Jinshitan Yujingyuan in Jinpu New District. Because the puppy has a good relationship with its family, it is willing to pay a thank you fee to anyone who provides clues to find the puppy. However, there are two versions of the reward amount reported online, namely 5,000 yuan and 10,000 yuan. In this regard, some netizens raised questions, what is the truth of the matter, and which version will be used to cash in if the dog is found?
Question: There are two versions of Jinshitan's "Heavy Money Dog Search"
On the morning of November 8, a pet dog named "Xiao Qi" disappeared from a pet hospital near the north gate of Yujingyuan, Jinshitan, Jinpu New District. After learning the news, the owner of the puppy, Ms. Wang, hurried back to Dalian from other places, hired a professional search team to find the puppy, and posted a reward notice on the Internet platform, willing to pay a heavy reward to anyone who provided clues to find the puppy. However, as time went by, two versions of the reward amount were reported online, namely 5,000 yuan and 10,000 yuan.
Netizens have raised questions about the truth of the matter. Some netizens said, "Is this true or not?" Some netizens said, "Can the ten thousand yuan dog search really be realized? It can't be a gimmick." Some netizens said, "After finding the puppy, which version should be followed? Fulfillment? "
Verification: Puppy owner promises 10,000 yuan reward
The reporter searched on the online social media platform and found that the puppy owner, Ms. Wang, on November 8 On the day the puppy was lost, the first dog-finding message was released, promising a reward of 3,000 yuan for the puppy's recovery. From November 10th to 18th, Ms. Wang posted multiple dog-hunting messages, and the reward amount increased to 5,000 yuan. On November 24, Ms. Wang posted the latest dog hunting information, with a reward of 10,000 yuan. In similar information posted by other users, the reward amount was mostly 5,000 yuan.
On November 25, the reporter got in touch with Ms. Wang, the owner of the puppy. Ms. Wang said that it is true that large sums of money are paid to find dogs. Because the family has a deep relationship with the puppies, the reward amount is constantly being increased in order to increase the possibility of recovering the puppies. Regarding the two versions of the reward amount posted online, Ms. Wang said that among other users who posted similar information, some were organizations seeking their help, and some may be enthusiastic citizens who are concerned about the matter. If they increase the reward amount, the other party may I don’t know yet and haven’t updated it in time.
Ms. Wang told reporters that the lost puppy is a female dog, less than 3 years old this year, fatter, white and brown in color, with brown heart-shaped patterns on the left side of its body. It is currently speculated that it was most likely taken in by residents near the place where it was lost. . "If someone finds the puppy and tells the location, and we rush to the scene to confirm it is correct, the reward of 10,000 yuan will be honored; if someone takes in the puppy and returns the puppy, the reward of 10,000 yuan will also be honored." Ms. Wang promised.
If you have any clues about the lost puppy, you can contact Ms. Wang at 13604428999.
■Lawyers say
Reward advertisements have legal effect
At present, there are various types of information on the Internet offering rewards for finding lost property and searching for people. Many netizens have successfully achieved their goals through online channels, but at the same time, it should also be noted that various information is also full of false information, making it difficult to distinguish. In this regard, the reporter interviewed lawyer Li Xin from Beijing Yingke (Dalian) Law Firm. Li Xin said that if the reward advertisement is false information fabricated to earn traffic and eyeballs and spread on the Internet or other media, or if the reward advertisement is knowingly false information and is deliberately spread on the Internet or other media, it will seriously disrupt social order. If so, the fabricator and disseminator will be fined or detained in accordance with the Public Security Administration Punishment Law.
At the same time, reward advertisements have legal effect. According to the relevant provisions of Article 317 of the Civil Code, if the obligee offers a reward to find a lost property, he or she must perform his or her obligations as promised when collecting the lost property. Article 499 of the Civil Code stipulates that if the reward holder declares in a public manner that he will pay a reward to a person who completes a specific act, the person who completes the act may request payment.Therefore, if the reward holder refuses to fulfill the reward promise or reduces the payment, it constitutes a breach of contract and shall bear corresponding liability for breach of contract.
Peninsula Morning News, 39 Degrees Video Reporter Bi Chonglai
