Responsa for Bava Kamma 222:5
רבא אמר רשות יורש לאו כרשות לוקח דמי והכא במאי עסקינן כשאכלום
But since it is stated in the concluding clause, BUT IF THERE WAS ANYTHING [LEFT] WHICH COULD SERVE AS SECURITY<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' Now assumed to denote garments and similar conspicuous articles, as would be the case with real property. ');"><sup>8</sup></span> THEY WOULD BE LIABLE TO PAY<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' For the sake of honouring their father. ');"><sup>9</sup></span>
Teshuvot Maharam
Q. A sent a pledge to B through a Gentile as security for a loan to be contracted through the Gentile. Upon A's seeking to redeem the pledge, B refused to accept the money, claiming that the Gentile had sold him the pledge.
A. The Gentile had no right to sell A's pledge; consequently, A has a right to redeem it.
SOURCES: Pr. 728.
A. The Gentile had no right to sell A's pledge; consequently, A has a right to redeem it.
SOURCES: Pr. 728.
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