Who owns the needle and shears if a tailor working in another's house disputes ownership with the house owner?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Claims and Evidences

Book 65 · Issue 1 · Bab 1

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The property belongs to the tailor. This is because the tailor's use and possession of these tools are more apparent and frequent. Custom dictates that when a person summons a tailor to sew for them, the tailor customarily brings their own needle and shears. This ruling is established based on the preponderance of ordinary usage.