Yisrael tried calling Eli to ask whether to replace the alternator, but Eli was unavailable.
“It’s dangerous to drive to Baltimore like this,” Yisrael reasoned, “but if I wait until Eli returns, it will already be too late to order the part and install it.”
Yisrael ordered the alternator and began working. As he was finishing, Eli returned.
“I’m just about finished,” Yisrael said. “The battery and brakes were fine, but I had to replace the alternator. I tried reaching you, but you were not available.”
Eli looked uncomfortable. “Thank you,” he said, “but I didn’t want the alternator replaced!”
Question: I lent a sum of money to a coworker in the presence of a single witness and we later got into a dispute over the loan. What is the status of a loan made in the presence of a single witness?
Answer: Generally, the testimony of two witnesses is necessary to extract payment legally. A single witness only has the ability to require the defendant to take a severe Torah oath. (Kesubos 87b) See full answer
Question: My cleaning lady was ready to wash the floor, but my mop was nowhere to be found. I went to my neighbor and borrowed her mop.
An hour later, she called back and asked me to return it, since her cleaning lady had arrived. I replied that I needed it for another hour or so and I would return it to her then. She continued to insist that I return it immediately, so I did.
Was I obligated to return it as soon as she wanted it, or can I use something until I am done once it is lent to me? See the answer here
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