What is the ruling when the stated exceptions total exactly half of the original amount (stating 'eight, except four, except two dirhams, except one dirham')?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Acknowledgment of Rights

Book 20 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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The exception is void according to the view of Abu Bakr. However, the exception is valid based on another view, resulting in an obligation of five.