What is the liability if a pregnant slave girl dies due to the act of giving birth after being returned to the owner?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Usurpation

Book 22 · Issue 18 · Bab 1

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If the slave girl is returned while pregnant and dies from the act of childbirth, the liability rests upon the one who had sexual intercourse with her, because the destruction resulted from a cause originating from him.