What occurs if the pledgor revokes permission to sell before the sale, and the pledgee sells after learning of the revocation?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Pledges (Collateral)

Book 13 · Issue 7 · Bab 1

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Primary text

If the pledgor authorizes the sale and subsequently revokes that authorization before the sale takes place, and the pledgee sells the item after becoming aware of the revocation, the sale is invalid. Al-Shafi'i holds this position.

Supporting text

If the pledgee sells after the revocation but before knowledge of it spreads, there are two possibilities, analogous to whether the dismissal of an agent is effective before the agent is informed.