Halachic Highlights

Question: If someone forgets to read or hear megillah on Purim night, must he read or hear megillah twice on Purim day?

Question: Is a store owner liable for damages to a neighboring store from a fire that started in the first store?

Short Answer: Depending on how the fire was started, it is quite possible that the store owner will not be liable.

Question: Must a tortfeasor pay damages for an item that only has sentimental value but does not have resale value?

Short Answer: According to many poskim, the tortfeasor would not be liable for the sentimental value of an object. However, some poskim would require the tortfeasor to pay such damages if the destroyed item was a tangible item that had a use.

Question: If one accidentally starts a fire in his friend’s house, is he liable for damage caused to all of the items in his friend’s house?

Short Answer: Yes, he is liable for anything that is typically in a person’s house, even if the item is hidden in the house.

Question: May tort damages be proven based on the testimony of a woman?

Short Answer: Unless both parties expressly agree, tort damages may not be proven based on a woman’s testimony.

Question: Is it permitted for a person to own a dog nowadays?