Suggestion: Reuven should have told witnesses that he does not admit that the field is Shimon's.

3. Answer: Everyone has friends - had Reuven done so,

word would have spread, Shimon would have heard, and

the sale would have been impeded.

SO - IN THIS CASE IT IS GOOD THAT HE DIDN'T SAY TO HIS FRIENDS!!

They argue in a place where people pay for a field after the document is written.

i. Admon holds, Reuven should have told witnesses

why he is selling.

ii. Chachamim say, everyone has friends - had

Reuven done this, Shimon would have heard and

would not have bought the field.

AND HERE - IT IS BAD TO SAY TO THE FRIENDS?

TO TELL THE FRIENDS OR NOT?

Rafi Magid