What is the legal consequence if a joint owner of a slave claims to seek compensation (Istis'a') from the other partner regarding manumission?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Manumission

Book 66 · Issue 5 · Bab 1

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If a joint owner claims to seek compensation (Istis'a'), it confirms that their share has exited their ownership. Consequently, the entire slave is freed, and compensation is sought for the full value because each owner admits this liability concerning their respective share.