Damage to a Borrowed Item
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Question
A book was borrowed and slightly damaged in the binding, and some coffee was spilled on a few pages. How should the damage be assessed?
Answer
Since the book is not subject to repair either before or after the damage, and it usually costs only a few shekels.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Choshen Mishpat, Siman 387
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