An agent who deviated from his sender's intent
Question
Shalom.
A person sent his friend to buy a product for him in exchange for a symbolic payment. The agent intended to take less than what the sender intended to give him. In practice, the sender gave him the larger amount, and the agent did not tell him that he had intended to take less. Is this acceptable?
Answer
Shalom and blessings.
Yes, this is acceptable.
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Answers questions at Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Smicha "Yoreh-Yoreh" (2012), Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah
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There is an aspect here of the trait of "speaks truth in his heart" (Makkot 24a). However, strictly according to the law, if they did not stipulate the lower amount and the owner is willing to pay, the worker is permitted to take it, and his prior intention to take less is not binding.
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