What recourse does the wife have if the slave received is found to be free or usurped?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Khul' (Redemption Divorce)

Book 38 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

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If the slave is found to have been a free person or usurped property, the wife has the right to recourse against the husband for the consideration attributed to the slave because that specific portion was the exchange for the slave.