Talmud Bavli
Talmud Bavli

Responsa for Bava Metzia 78:1

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Teshuvot Maharam

Q. Leah died leaving two sons, A and C; the former is now here but the latter is away. A demands his share of a deposit Leah had left with B. Must the latter give A his share, or may he defer the return of the deposit till C appears?
A. A is to be given his share of the deposit by the order and supervision of a court; while the other half is to be left, with B, for C.
This Responsum is addressed to Rabbi Menahem haLevi and Rabbi Joseph.
SOURCES: Cr. 43; Am II, 206; Mord. B. M. 283; Tesh. Maim. to Mishpatim, 26.
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Teshuvot Maharam

Q. Leah died leaving two sons, A and C; the former is now here but the latter is away. A demands his share of a deposit Leah had left with B. Must the latter give A his share, or may he defer the return of the deposit till C appears?
A. A is to be given his share of the deposit by the order and supervision of a court; while the other half is to be left, with B, for C.
This Responsum is addressed to Rabbi Menahem haLevi and Rabbi Joseph.
SOURCES: Cr. 43; Am II, 206; Mord. B. M. 283; Tesh. Maim. to Mishpatim, 26.
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