A. No , he may still be accountable if he dosent pay up on his own initiative.
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Q. If someone scared a person out of his wits without touching him , causing the victim to become ill from the fright , is he liable to pay for damages ?
A. No & yes. This is an example of the above.
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Q. If someone found an item & tried to return it to its owner by making announcements etc , but he did not yet discover whose it is , what should he do ?
A. Take it home & keep it safe until the owner contacts you.
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Q. Does that mean you become like a Shomer Chinon or even a Shomer Sochor ?
A. Both answers are valid - there are 2 opinions.
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