Is a messenger liable for money lost on the way
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Question
Hello,
A young man asked his friend to take 20 shekels from him and give them to his creditor as payment of a debt. Before the messenger reached the creditor to pay the money, the money was lost. Is he liable?
Answer
Shalom u’vracha,
If he put it in his wallet, he is exempt. But if he is unsure where he put the money, he is liable, for any “I don’t know”
is considered negligence.
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