What is the ruling when the stated exceptions sum up to the entirety or more of the original amount (stating 'ten, except five, except three, except two dirhams, except one dirham')?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Acknowledgment of Rights

Book 20 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

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One perspective holds that the entire exception is void. Another perspective validates the exception, resulting in an obligation of seven.