What is the ruling when two claimants assert ownership over a specific item against each other, with neither possessing proof, and the seller denies both claims?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Claims and Evidences

Book 65 · Issue 1 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

If two parties claim ownership over the same item, each stating they purchased it from Zayd for a specific price which they paid, and neither has proof, and Zayd denies both claims, Zayd must take an oath affirming his ownership, and the item remains his.