3rd December 2009, 12:12 AM
amiable drudge Wrote:i've never seen the fine print of a contract between a unit and a developer, but i assume there will be clauses about ownership of finds...however, the average digger's contract with their employer probably doesn't mention any such thing about signing away their rights, and i think it could lead to some expensive court cases if pursued vigorously enough..
I have assisted on archaeological digs and the first thing that it given to me is a disclaimer to sign on anything found and that I surrender my rights to finds.