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