Breach of Trust
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Question
When is there a prohibition due to breach of trust?
Answer
If he paid and took the item and performed an act of acquisition, he cannot retract at all. If he paid for movable property but did not perform an act of acquisition, it falls under 'He who punished the generation of the flood...'. If he said he would buy but did not pay, even if he transferred credit card details, it is only considered a breach of trust. However, in 'two markets', such as if he found out there is something better or cheaper, he can retract, and it is not considered a breach of trust (decision of the Chatam Sofer, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 246, commentary of the Taz, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 264, section 5).