What is the liability when an honest agent sells the bankrupt's property or sells pledged property that is later reclaimed?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Pledges (Collateral)

Book 13 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

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If an honest agent sells the bankrupt's property, or sells pledged property and the property is subsequently reclaimed by the rightful owner, the liability (guarantee) rests upon the bankrupt. The honest agent bears no liability because they acted in the capacity of a trustee (Amin).