How is ownership determined when two parties claim an entire sheep carcass (skin, head, remnants) held separately by each, and neither possesses proof?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Claims and Evidences

Book 65 · Issue 1 · Bab 1

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If one party possesses the skin of a slaughtered sheep and the other possesses its head and remaining parts, and both claim full ownership without bearing witness, each party shall retain what is in their possession upon taking an oath.