Community Magazine February 2019

Mabrook! 20th Anniversary servicing the community! SHEVAT - ADAR I 5779 FEBRUARY 2019 49 YOU JUDGE! BE THE A CRY FROM ARGENTINA Jack was a lucky holder of a ticket to the final game of Argentina’s championship soccer match. Due to the contentious rivalry between Argentina’s two best teams, ticket prices were soaring to unfathomable sums. Jack, who purchased his ticket directly from the stadium for a mere $100, resold it to Michael for the whopping sum of $5,000. Unfortunately, due to obsessive behavior of the fans of both teams, a violent riot broke out in front of the stadium prior to game time. Eventually, police were compelled to cancel the game after fans stoned the busload of players of the opposing team arriving to the stadium. As a precautionary measure, the game was rescheduled in the country of Spain, and the ticket holders were reimbursed the face value of the tickets they purchased directly from the stadium. Michael approached Jack and requested of him to provide a complete refund of $5,000 on account of the cancellation. Jack refused, claiming that at the time he sold the ticket is was a valid sale and the subsequent cancellation of the game was Michael’s bad luck. Jack explained that the sale of the ticket is like the sale of any valuable item, and the seller is not responsible for mishaps once the buyer takes possession. Michael was flabbergasted by Jack’s audacity and demanded compensation in full. IS JACK CORRECT IN HIS ANALYSIS? IS MICHAEL ENTITLED TO REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE CANCELED GAME? HOW SHOULD THE BET DIN RULE AND WHY? YOU BE THE JUDGE and send your response to YouJudge@CommunityM.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.