how to "chown" from webdav client

How can I change owner of a file from a webdav client. (UI
or java API)
 
I understand that I can do a PROPPATCH and modify DAV:owner
property on most
webdav servers.
 
however, this does not seem to work with default slide
install and the
property remains set to the original value.
 
any configuration that I need to change ?
 
Tarun