What is the legal status when a jointly owned slave claims payment of the manumission price, but one master denies it, or if there is no clear evidence?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Mukātaba (Contractual Manumission)
Primary text
If one master denies payment, or if there is no clear evidence for payment, the statement of the two masters holds true, provided they swear the requisite oath. The slave's freedom is contingent upon their combined affirmation.