Can the seller testify in favor of the original claimant when the claimant brings evidence of usurpation?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Usurpation

Book 22 · Issue 9 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

If the original claimant brings evidence, it is heard. The testimony of the seller in favor of the claimant is not accepted because the seller is directing a benefit toward himself through it.