What is the ruling if an agent, authorized to sell two slaves for a fixed price of one hundred, sells one of them for that full price?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Agency
Primary text
If the agent sells one of two slaves stipulated to be sold for one hundred for that full price, the sale is valid. This is analogous to the ruling regarding selling half a slave for the full price.
Supporting text
There are two differing scholarly opinions (wajhan) regarding whether the agent is permitted to sell the remaining slave.