Topics covered:
Chapter 2, Mishna 1, 2
If ownerβs animal kicks pebbles, pebbles knock over a can, and can causes damage, does owner pay full cost or half? What if pebbles are propelled by kicking as opposed to walking? What is difference between damage caused by force generated by animal, or force generated by force? If pebbles broke vessel does it matter if damage was caused by animal walking or kicking? Is taking animal to place full of pebbles like being forewarned? How is payment of damage differentiated between private and public domains? What category is propelling pebbles? What category is damage caused by swinging tail? What is relevance of objective of animalβs action? When is owner liable for damage caused by chicken? What if animal eats produce?
Opening song: Moshe Storch leads Hallel at Beis Medrash Hancock Park