A Protruding Nail that Tore Clothing
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Question
Hello Rabbi, I entered a hardware store and there was a piece of metal on the shelf that was slightly protruding into the passage, and my pants got slightly torn. Do they have to pay, and if so, how much? Thank you very much.
Answer
Hello,
The store owner is exempt from payment.
This type of damage is classified as 'bor' (pit), and a pit is exempt from damage caused to vessels.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Choshen Mishpat, Siman 410, Se'if 21
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