Shimon ben (son of) Shatach said: Examine witnesses thoroughly and be careful with your words lest through them they learn to lie. This mishna, as the previous, is addressed to judges, instructing them how to properly interrogate the litigants. As we discussed last week, judges must maintain a healthy suspicion of the litigants and take […]
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