What is the ruling if the possessor subsequently admits the item belongs to the claimants after the initial dispute?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Claims and Evidences

Book 65 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

If the possessor admits ownership to them or one of them after the initial proceedings, this admission is binding, even if it follows an oath or a ruling that favored the possessor.