Mistake of a Non-Jew in Purchase
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Question
Hello Rabbi, I bought a dish rack for my sister from a non-Jew and placed a cutlery rack on top, and he charged me only for one because he thought it was one piece. Is the profit mine, and can I take the money from my sister for both, or was it her luck that caused this profit, and I am forbidden to take more than I paid? Thank you very much. It should be noted that I bought twice: the first time she didn't ask to buy at all, and the second time she asked to buy another one, and I was apparently her agent.
Answer
Hello and blessings
You must pay for the additional rack you took. This is not a 'mistake of a non-Jew' where there is no need to pay, but rather 'theft from a non-Jew' which must be paid for.