choshen mishpatWe're still mapping where this idea was first discussed. Key passages and related ideas below.
Simanim B'Aveidah (Identifying Marks on Lost Objects)
The Tannaitic mechanism whereby a claimant proves ownership of a lost item by distinctive marks.
The Tannaitic mechanism whereby a claimant proves ownership of a lost item by distinctive marks.
Key passages(3)
Shulchan Arukh, Choshen Mishpat :: simanim-aveidah :: 267:1-15↗curated_attribution
Shulchan Arukh, Choshen Mishpat · Joseph Karo · 1563 CE
High
Curated Attribution (metadata) :: simanim-aveidah :: 267↗curated_attribution
High
Curated Attribution (metadata) :: simanim-aveidah :: 2:1-8↗curated_attribution
High