Talmud Bavli
Talmud Bavli

Commentary for Bava Metzia 155:5

<big><strong>מתני׳</strong></big> השוכר את החמור להוליכו בהר והוליכו בבקעה בבקע' והוליכו בהר אפילו זו עשר מילין וזו עשר מילין ומתה חייב השוכר את החמור להוליכה בהר והוליכה בבקעה אם החליקה פטור ואם הוחמה חייב להוליכה בבקעה והוליכה בהר אם החליקה חייב ואם הוחמה פטור אם מחמת המעלה חייב

AND IT PERISHES, HE IS LIABLE [FOR DAMAGES]. IF HE HIRES AN ASS TO DRIVE IT ON THE MOUNTAIN [TOP], BUT DRIVES IT ON THE PLAIN, IF IT SLIPS [AND SUSTAINS INJURIES], HE IS EXEMPT;<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' Because there is less likelihood of slipping on the plain than on the mountain top, therefore he has minimised the risk. ');"><sup>8</sup></span> BUT IF IT IS [INJURIOUSLY] AFFECTED BY THE HEAT, HE IS LIABLE.<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' Because it is warmer on the plain than on the mountain top. ');"><sup>9</sup></span>

Rashi on Bava Metzia

Until their wages - If they worked for him only a little and did not receive payment then he can hire on their expense. Whatever he owed the first workers he gives to the second group, and they finish the job.
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Rashi on Bava Metzia

The bundle has reached his hand - If he has a lot of their possessions. As contractors usually bring their tools to the house of the employer.
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