If a slave is purchased, the price is paid, and the slave is later claimed by a third party (established as the rightful owner), can the buyer sue the seller for recovery of the price?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Agency

Book 19 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

There are two differing opinions regarding whether the buyer possesses the right to litigate against the seller for the price when the purchased slave is reclaimed by its rightful owner after the price has been paid.