Tearing a book that was already slightly torn
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Question
Hello.
His chavruta had a Gemara that was a bit torn, and he accidentally tore it a bit more. Is he liable?
Answer
Shalom u-vracha.
He must pay the difference between the value of the Gemara before and after.
Source
As is the way we assess all payments for damages, as explained in Siman 387 and in Siman 420, se’if 15, regarding damages caused by a person.
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