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===Laws of a Habitual Gorer=== | ===Laws of a Habitual Gorer=== | ||
− | If a killer bull escapes death after three killings,<ref name="Rashi Shemos 21/29"/> he now is no longer considered tame but rather a habitual gorer (מוּעָד). If its owner has been warned in front of witnesses<ref name="Rashi Shemos 21/29">Rashi Shemos 21/29</ref> but does not watch it properly and the bull then kills a fourth time, his owner is also held responsible. Aside from the stoning of the bull, the owner is punishable by death through Heaven,<ref name="Rashi Shemos 21/29"/> unless he redeems himself by paying the levied fine.<ref name="Rashi Shemos 21/28"/> He shall give the ransom fine when it is levied upon him by Beis Din,<ref name="Rashi Shemos 21/30">Rashi Shemos 21/30</ref> as redemption for his soul. The amount of this fine is calculated based on the value of the victim<ref name="Rashi Shemos 21/30"/> and<ref name="Shover Zadim Mishpatim"/> the worth of value of the owner of the bull.<ref name="Rashi Shemos 21/30"/> | + | If a killer bull escapes death after three killings,<ref name="Rashi Shemos 21/29"/> he now is no longer considered tame but rather a habitual gorer (מוּעָד). If its owner has been warned in front of witnesses<ref name="Rashi Shemos 21/29">Rashi Shemos 21/29</ref> but does not watch it properly and the bull then kills a fourth time, his owner is also held responsible. Aside from the stoning of the bull, the owner is punishable by death through Heaven,<ref name="Rashi Shemos 21/29"/> unless he redeems himself by paying the levied fine.<ref name="Rashi Shemos 21/28"/> He shall give the ransom fine when it is levied upon him by Beis Din,<ref name="Rashi Shemos 21/30">Rashi Shemos 21/30</ref> as redemption for his soul. The amount of this fine is calculated based on the value of the victim<ref name="Rashi Shemos 21/30"/> and<ref name="Shover Zadim Mishpatim"/> the worth of value of the owner of the bull.<ref name="Rashi Shemos 21/30"/> |
===Laws of Slave Goring Bull=== | ===Laws of Slave Goring Bull=== | ||
− | If the bull kills a | + | If the bull kills a slave, its owner must pay the slave owner a fine of thirty shekel regardless of the slave's value. |
====Responsibility for Animals==== | ====Responsibility for Animals==== | ||
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==Laws of Damage Caused by a Pit== | ==Laws of Damage Caused by a Pit== | ||
− | A | + | A person is liable for the death of an animal that was caused through its falling into his pit. He must reimburse the owner of the animal for its full value and he gets to keep the carcass of the dead animal. |
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==Laws of Bull Goring Bull== | ==Laws of Bull Goring Bull== |