A Mechanic Damaging Other Parts Of A Vehicle

· 5 Ramadan 1444 AH1 min readEnglish
Business DealingsMiscellaneous

Question

If a mechanic whilst repairing a vehicle damages another part would he be liable for the damages?

Answer

Yes, in the enquired scenario he will be liable for damages as he was the cause of damaging another

part of the vehicle.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

ولو أخرج الحداد الحديد من الكير في دكانه ثم ضربه بمطرقة فخرج الشرار إلى الطريق وأحرق شيئا ضمن ولو لم يضربه وأخرجه الريح لا زيلعي

رد المحتار ص٨٩ ج٦

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Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.
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