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Monetary commitment in a dispute

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Question

Hello,

Two boys were arguing in learning and stipulated that whoever is right, the other will give him 10 shekels. Is there an obligation to pay?

Answer

Shalom u’vracha,

There is no need to pay.

Source


This is an asmachta, as explained in Siman 207, se'if 13.

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