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Method of Compensation for Damage

Question

We took an item from the neighbors and it was damaged. Can we compensate with money, or must we provide a new item?

Answer

It is possible with money, and if the item is not new, it is valued according to the price of a used item.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Choshen Mishpat, Siman 387

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