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Replacing a broken item which was borrowed from a katan without permission

Question:

My husband purchased a shovel for my young daughter. My teenage son borrowed the shovel without permission and broke it. Is he responsible for replacing the broken shovel?

 

Answer:

Question:

My husband purchased a shovel for my young daughter. My teenage son borrowed the shovel without permission and broke it. Is he responsible for replacing the broken shovel?

Answer:

Hello,

If he damaged it, he has to pay for it. Although the parents bought the shovel for the child to use, it still belongs to them, therefore if the parents are mochel the teenage son from paying for it, he would not have to replace it.

Best wishes

 

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