A person unplugged a neighbor's refrigerator, and the food spoiled. Is he liable to pay for the food?
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A person unplugged a neighbor's refrigerator, and the food spoiled. Is he liable to pay for the food?
Answer
This is considered indirect damage (grama), and he is exempt from liability according to human laws but is liable according to divine laws, as he did not directly act on the food, and the damage did not occur immediately, thus it is grama. [The court does not have the power to compel him, but before the Creator, he is obligated to compensate for the damage]. However, it is forbidden to act in such a manner for several reasons, such as "Love your neighbor as yourself," etc.
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