Commentary for Bava Kamma 210:3

מה טיבו אצלך שומר חנם אני עליו חייב שהרי פטר עצמו מגניבה ואבידה

for by this [false] defence he would have been able to release himself from liability in the case of theft or loss;<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' For which a thief is liable but not a bailee. ');">⁵</span> so also where the [false] defence was 'I am a paid bailee regarding it,' he would similarly be liable,<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' In accordance with Lev. V, 21-25. ');">⁴</span>

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