Topics covered:Chapter 1, Mishna 4, 5If giver throws purse through window and it goes out back window and lands in public domain, does the homeowner acquire the purse? What is status of an item in the airspace of a courtyard …

Topics covered:Chapter 1, Mishna 4If ownerless deer goes into someone’s field, does the owner of field acquire the animal? What are conditions for acquiring ownership for item in courtyard or field? What are laws of forgotten sheaves? What defines a …

Topics covered:Chapter 1, Mishna 2, 3If someone lifts an ownerless object for another person, who acquires it? If laborer finds an ownerless item while on the job, who owns it? When can one acquire on behalf of another? What if …

Topics covered:Chapter 1, Mishna 1, 2What is legal difference between sitting on animal and making it move? When does one acquire an animal by pulling vs by driving? What is difference between driving or pulling an animal? Who is a …

Topics covered:Chapter 1, Mishna 1If both are holding garment, what does it mean that each acquires on behalf of the other? If someone picks up item on behalf of another, does that person have acquisition? If one acquires item for …

Topics covered:Chapter 1, Mishna 1What is a bekarkashka? What if one person is holding more of garment than the other? Can you use a cloth to make a kinyan? What is the principle of trading? How much of fabric must …

Topics covered:Chapter 1, Mishna 1Is one who denies receiving deposit qualified to testify in a different case? When is paying compensation for stolen item considered misappropriating? What is “active” coveting? When is someone suspect in regard to taking an oath? …

Topics covered:Chapter 1, Mishna 1What happens if someone makes a partial admission re: land? Why would same law be listed as a mishna in two places? When someone makes a complete admission, do they need to make an oath? What …

Topics covered:Chapter 1, Mishna 1When is one witness sufficient? What is notable about testimony of one witness? Can someone taking an oath be asked to also swear a different oath? When is defendant deemed trustworthy? If debtor admits to partial …