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A loaned item that was damaged

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Question

Hello.

He borrowed a music player from a friend, removed the memory card and did not put it back, and it overheated and was ruined. Is he liable to pay?

Answer

Shalom and blessings.

He is exempt from paying him.

Source

If the item "died" as a result of the work for which it was borrowed, he is exempt. Shulchan Aruch, Choshen Mishpat, siman 340, se’if 3.

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