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Why is it wrong for a judge to say “I thought he was exempt but my friends disagreed”?
Because it spreads secrets and causes arguments—it’s lashon hara.
What פסוק teaches us not to tell people what happened in the court discussion?
לֹא תֵלֵךְ רָכִיל בְּעַמֶּךָ
Can a judge tell the litigants what he personally voted after the case is over?
No, he may not.
What does the greatest judge say when announcing the decision to the litigants?
“So-and-so, you are exempt,” or “So-and-so, you are liable.”
How do they decide once new judges are added to the case?
They follow the opinion of the majority.
Why is a judge who says “I don’t know” not counted as part of the court?
Because he didn’t give a clear opinion, so he can’t be part of the vote.
If one says “liable,” one says “exempt,” and one says “I don’t know,” what must the court do?
Add more judges to reach a majority decision.
If two judges say “liable” and one says “exempt,” what is the ruling?
The defendant is liable.
If two judges say “exempt” and one says “liable,” what is the final ruling?
The defendant is exempt.
What do the judges do if both witnesses agree on the story?
They discuss the case to decide the verdict.
What happens after the second witness is brought in?
He is questioned the same way, and if their stories match, the judges discuss the case.
Why does the defendant become obligated to pay if he admits in front of witnesses?
Because public admission makes it official and binding.
What must the witness say for his testimony to be accepted?
That the defendant admitted he owes the money in front of witnesses.
If the witness says, “I heard it from someone else,” is that valid testimony? Why or why not?
No, because it’s just hearsay, not what he saw himself.
If the witness says “the defendant told me he owes the money,” is that valid testimony? Why or why not?
No, because it’s not a proper admission unless others heard it too.
What is the first thing the judges ask the witness to say?
How exactly he knows that the defendant owes the plaintiff money.
Which witness do they bring in first?
The oldest one.
Why are all people besides the judges taken out of the room?
So they don’t tell the second witness what the first one said.
Why do they intimidate the witnesses before questioning them?
To make sure they tell only the truth.
Where do the judges bring the witnesses to question them?
Into a special room in the courthouse.
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