Bava Kamma 95 - February 5, 26 Shvat

Study Guide Bava Kamma 95

If one steals a pregnant animal or a sheep with its wool and it increases in value in the hands of the thief, then gives birth or is sheared, does the thief need to compensate the owner for the increased value as well? Rabbi Meir, Rabbi Yehuda and Rabbi Shimon disagree. There are two different versions brought of a question that was asked on Rabbi Meir's approach. The first version is that they ask whether his approach is based on the fact that shinui (a change) does not cause the animal to be acquired by the thief or is this a penalty instituted for a thief? Two sources are brought to try to answer the question. The second one successfully proves that it is a penalty. The second version starts with the premise that it is a penalty and questions whether the penalty is only for one who acts intentionally or even one who does it unwittingly. Two sources are brought to try to answer the question. The second one successfully proves that it is only if it is intentional. What is the difference of opinion between Rabbi Yehuda and Rabbi Shimon? Rav Zevid and Rav Pappa each bring different explanations of what is the root of their disagreement. A difficulty is raised against Rav Pappa and resolved and then a braita is brought to support his understanding.