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Halakhah for Proverbs 11:14

בְּאֵ֣ין תַּ֭חְבֻּלוֹת יִפָּל־עָ֑ם וּ֝תְשׁוּעָ֗ה בְּרֹ֣ב יוֹעֵֽץ׃

Where no wise direction is, a people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

Gray Matter IV

Resolving monetary disputes is a daunting challenge. Rav Ben-Zion Uzziel (Teshuvot Mishpetei Uzziel C.M. 1) urges Dayanim (rabbinic judges) to engage in “deep thought and seek much advice,” following the advice of Mishlei 11:14, “Salvation comes with much advice.” The consensus view among the poskim consulted by Rav Schlesinger is that the sale, in most cases, cannot be voided. However, this view behooves both buyers and sellers to carefully clarify the product that is being expected and offered. This will avoid scenarios such as ours which, in the long run, harm the interests of both buyer and seller.
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