Found a Lost Item and Lost It
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Question
Found a lost item with an identifying mark and lost it before returning it to the owner. Is he obligated to pay its value to the owner?
Answer
He is obligated to pay the owner if he knows who they are, and it depends on whether the loss was due to negligence or not.
Source
Dispute between Shulchan Aruch and Rema, Choshen Mishpat 267
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