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Topics covered:
Chapter 9, Mishna 5
Can robbery victim designate an agent to get payment from robber? If agent is appointed in front of witness does that mean the agent is legitimate? When is loan considered to be repaid if there’s a middle man? Must there be witnesses to appointment of agent? Can agent be appointed by robber or anyone else other than the victim? Is robber responsible for accidental damage caused after he gave payment to court but before victim received it? What if he gave it to a hired hand? If money is owed to lender but lender dies, is the agent designated by deceased still valid? Who bears loss if middle man loses money? If robber dies, do his heirs have to pay his victim? Why do they have to pay additional fifth? Is heir obligated to pay the principal? When does robber have to add 1/5th to 1/5th? What obligation does son have if he swore a false oath?

Opening song: Moshe Storch leads Hallel at Beis Medrash Hancock Park

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