Resolution of Dispute Regarding Change in the Sold Item After Viewing

Chapter on the Option of the Two Parties in Sale

Al-Mughni

Book of Sales

Book 12 · Issue 2 · Bab 2

Open in Qurani

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If the parties dispute whether the object changed between viewing and contracting, the buyer's assertion, supported by an oath, prevails. This is because the buyer is obligated to pay the price, and obligation must not be imposed unless admitted or proven against him.