What is the legal consequence if the buyer corroborates only the seller's claim of previous ownership?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Usurpation

Book 22 · Issue 4 · Bab 1

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If the buyer confirms only the seller's assertion, the seller is held liable to the buyer for the slave's value. The buyer does not receive a refund of the purchase price from the seller. Other scenarios follow previously established rulings.