Community Magazine June 2012

IN A FIX John, a college student, stole a valuable laptop computer from David on campus. After reckless use of the computer for close to two weeks, it was infected by a virus that caused it to malfunction. John brought the stolen laptop for repair to Mark, a computer technician working on campus. Mark assessed that the computer had significant damaged and John agreed to pay $250 for its repair, with a scheduled pick up for the following week. In the interim, David had inquired about purchasing a new laptop and contacted Mark, who was also a laptop supplier. When David met Mark at his office, he immediately recognized his stolen laptop on Mark’s desk. Mark explained that he had already fixed the laptop for a fellow named John, who was scheduled to pick it up and pay for its repair. After verifying that the laptop was actually stolen, Mark was willing to return it to David, its rightful owner, but only if he paid him the $250 fee for his work. David refused to pay the $250 fee, as he never hired Mark to do the job. In Bet Din, David further defended his position by claiming that the laptop was stolen in perfect working condition, making him exempt from payment. He suggested that Mark try to collect his wages from John, who did the damage and subsequently contracted him for the job. Mark explained that he had no chance of collecting from John, since he wasn’t returning the computer to him. He added that it seems as if John disappeared, as over a month passed and he never came for the computer. HOW SHOULD THE BET DIN RULE – IN FAVOR OF DAVID OR MARK? JUDGE ! BE THE YOU BE THE JUDGE and send your response to YouJudge@Community M .com Verdicts – and the accompanying rationale – will be reviewed by the Rosh Bet Din. The first three correct submissions received before the deadline will win a $50 gift certificate to a Community Magazine advertiser! Correct entries will receive honorable mention in the next issue when the Rosh Bet Din’s verdict is printed. Congratulations to: DANIEL DILAMANI AND ALLAN MORDECHAI BEN-DAYAN each of whom submitted correct decisions THE ONLY PHARMACY DELIVERING TO DEAL FOR 26 YEARS. Allenhurst Deal Elberon Interlaken Loch Arbour Long Branch Oakhurst West Deal West Long Branch DOC’S delivers to your DOOR in July and August! DOC ’ S PHARMACY 559 KINGS HIGHWAY (Bet. E. 4th & 5th Streets) TEL: 718.627.1145 FAX: 718.627.2193 CURB SIDE SERVICE FREE DELIVERY The only Brooklyn Pharmacy with a proven track record of delivering to your HOME on the Jersey shore on a regular basis . SIVAN 5772 JUNE 2012 53