Laws Governing Deposits and Bailments

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If a man gives his neighbor money or goods for safekeeping and they are stolen from the neighbor’s house, the thief, if caught, must pay back double.

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If the thief is not found, the owner of the house must appear before the judges to determine whether he has taken his neighbor’s property.

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In all cases of illegal possession of an ox, a donkey, a sheep, a garment, or any lost item that someone claims, ‘This is mine,’ both parties shall bring their cases before the judges. The one whom the judges find guilty must pay back double to his neighbor.

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If a man gives a donkey, an ox, a sheep, or any other animal to be cared for by his neighbor, but it dies or is injured or stolen while no one is watching,

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an oath before the LORD shall be made between the parties to determine whether or not the man has taken his neighbor’s property. The owner must accept the oath and require no restitution.

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But if the animal was actually stolen from the neighbor, he must make restitution to the owner.

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If the animal was torn to pieces, he shall bring it as evidence; he need not make restitution for the torn carcass.

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