Daf 34 - Quiz

Q. If something was stolen from a Shomer Chinom does he have to pay for it ?

A. He has 2 options -
- he can swear & be exempt ,
& if they find the theif he pays double to the owner.

- he can also choose to pay in which case he becomes the owner so that if they find the thief he pays double to the watchman.

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Q. What if they get the animal back does the watchman also get the wool shearings & the offspring ?
A. No.
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Q. What if he did not yet pay but he said he would ?
A. That is sufficent.

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Q. What if he just said I m responsible ?
A. Also good enough.

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Q. Which Braisos are most authoritative ?

A. The Tosefta of Dbei R. Chiya & Dbei R. Oshiya.
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Q. What if he first refused to pay but then he said he would ?
A. It is good.

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Q. We say Teiku on many of the questions , so what should be done ??
A. Rabeinu Chananel & Rambam say they split the money.
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Q. When he is willing to pay is that all ?

A. He also needs to swear that it is not in his reshus.
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