Fwd: WEEK THREE: THE LAWS OF TORTS

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Subject: WEEK THREE: THE LAWS OF TORTS
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ARROWS OF FIRE FIRES THAT WERE PROTECTED LIABILITY AS PROPERTY THAT DAMAGES CAUSING A FIRE WITHOUT LIGHTING IT LIABILITY THROUGH OWNERSHIP

Week 3 Focus: אש ARROWS OF FIRE  FIRES THAT WERE PROTECTED  LIABILITY AS PROPERTY THAT DAMAGES  CAUSING A FIRE WITHOUT LIGHTING IT  LIABILITY THROUGH OWNERSHIP

Introduction

One of the four main categories of damagers is fire damage. Fire is unique in that it is an inanimate force, which in some ways makes it comparable to the direct actions of the perpetrator. On the other hand, the Torah exempts covered objects from fire damage, making fire damage less liable than even the acts of one’s animal.

Points to Ponder

• If an uncommon wind swept a fire out of control and caused widespread damage, is the one who lit the fire liable in Bais Din? Is he liable in the Laws of Heaven? • What is the practical difference between isho mishum chitov and isho mishim mamono? • Does the Torah’s exemption for covered items also mean that there is no liability toward the Laws of Heaven? • Are all flying objects that do damage classified as fire damage? Does the exemption of covered items apply to them?

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