Responsa for Ketubot 151:2
רב אשי אמר רישא מנה לאבא בידך וסיפא מנה לי בידך
R. Ashi explained: The first clause is a case of, “You owe my father a maneh,” but the second clause is a case of “you owe me a maneh.”
Maharach Or Zarua Responsa
Q - L suffered an epileptic seizure, more than one year prior to her betrothal to A. Many people knew about her seizure. L did not have another attack until subsequent to her betrothal. A claims: a) he was unaware of the fact that L was an epileptic; b) even if he was aware of her condition, he was under the impression that L was completely cured, inasmuch as the seizure occurred a long time ago. Was this betrothal contracted under error, and therefore invalid, or can L collect payment for her ketubah from A?
A - We accept A's assertion, and he is not required to take an oath in support of his contention. L is not entitled to collect her ketubah, since the betrothal was contracted under error. Nevertheless, since a shadow of doubt exists regarding the betrothal, A is required to give L a divorce, which could be issued to her even against her will.
A - We accept A's assertion, and he is not required to take an oath in support of his contention. L is not entitled to collect her ketubah, since the betrothal was contracted under error. Nevertheless, since a shadow of doubt exists regarding the betrothal, A is required to give L a divorce, which could be issued to her even against her will.
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