A person who had a friend's key and duplicated it, causing the friend to replace the lock. Is he liable for this expense?
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A person who had a friend's key and duplicated it, causing the friend to replace the lock. Is he liable for this expense?
Answer
It is considered indirect damage, and by law, he is exempt from liability in human courts but liable in the eyes of Heaven. [The court does not have the power to compel him, but before the Creator, he is obligated to pay for the damage].
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