How should one claim compensation for an item adorned with gold or silver?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Judiciary

Book 62 · Issue 7 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

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If the destroyed item was adorned with silver or gold, the claimant must assess its value excluding the value of the adornment material. If it was adorned with both gold and silver, the claimant may assess its value using either material's measure due to necessity.