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Bava Kamma 19: כִּשְׁכְּשָׁה בְּאַמָּתָהּ מַהוּ

jyungar November 21, 2023

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One of the most intriguing forms of property damages is a scenario of indirect damage, otherwise known as tzerorot. Based upon a Halakha Le-Moshe Mi-Sinai, payment for this type of damage – which would typically classify as regel – is discounted to half payment

Consider an animal damaging a vessel by swishing its male organ. Is this similar to horn damage (done of malevolence) or to foot damage (done by just passing by?) Unresolved.

We explore weird animal behavior and the physiology and pathology of male bulls.

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