The outcomes differ according to the event:
1. Pledgor manumits historically: manumission takes effect and substitute financial protection is required.
2. Pledgor destroys property: the creditor’s secured interest requires indemnity.
3. Stranger destroys property: the pledgee recovers value to hold as substitute security.
4. Pledgee causes injury: compensable loss is accounted for against the debt.
A correct answer identifies the act, the actor and the interest impaired.
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Comparison across the principal cases
Kitab al-Rahn: Manumission, Destruction and Liability for Injury
The outcomes differ according to the event:
1. Pledgor manumits historically: manumission takes effect and substitute financial protection is required.
2. Pledgor destroys property: the creditor’s secured interest requires indemnity.
3. Stranger destroys property: the pledgee recovers value to hold as substitute security.
4. Pledgee causes injury: compensable loss is accounted for against the debt.
A correct answer identifies the act, the actor and the interest impaired.