Is ownership ruled for a claimant regarding fruit if testimony states it is the fruit of his tree?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Claims and Evidences
Primary text
If a man claims ownership of fruit, and witnesses testify that it is the fruit of his tree, ownership is not granted based on this testimony alone. This is because the fruit might have developed before he acquired the tree. However, if the testimony confirms that the fruit ripened while the tree was within his possession, ownership is established, as the fruit is considered a product (*nama'*) of his property.