What is the ruling if the husband dies, leaving a son, and the son claims the house is an inheritance, while the wife claims the husband gifted or sold the house to her, and both parties present evidence?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Claims and Evidences

Book 65 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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Primary text

The evidence of the wife takes precedence in this scenario due to the same reasoning applicable when the husband is alive. If there is no evidence presented by either party, the statement of the son is accepted, provided he takes an oath. There is no known disagreement on this matter.