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Monetary commitment in a dispute

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.

Answered 20 January 2026 How answers are reviewed
Rabbi Israel Cohen
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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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Source


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

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