What is the ruling when two parties each possess a sheep and each claims the sheep held by the other is his, and neither has proof?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Claims and Evidences

Book 65 · Issue 1 · Bab 1

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When two individuals each possess a sheep, and each claims the sheep held by the other belongs to him, and neither party presents evidence, each party must swear an oath to the other. Consequently, the sheep currently in each person's possession remains with him.