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Contract with a Non-Observant Person

Question

Is it permissible to make a contract with a person who does not observe mitzvot, who wants to include in the contract that if misunderstandings arise, the decision will be made in court?

Answer

It is forbidden.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Choshen Mishpat, Siman 96

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