Damage to a shirt caused by neighbors’ renovation
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Question
Shalom.
The neighbors were doing construction, and as a result of the work the wall got dirty with black stains and soiled another neighbor’s shirt. Is it possible to sue them for this?
Answer
Shalom u’vracha.
According to the strict letter of the law, you cannot sue them, since in the laws of damages a “bor” (pit‑type damage) is exempt from liability for vessels (such as clothing).
Source
Siman 410, se’if 21
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