Chametz Given to Non-Jew with Return Language

Date: 9 Elul 5579

From: Rabbi Moshe Sofer

To: Rabbi Simcha Bunim Ginz (Eiger)

Description

The question concerns whether giving chametz to a non-Jew before Pesach with the phrase 'return it to me' constitutes a valid transfer. The Chasam Sofer defends the Dagul MeRevavah's distinction between various formulations.

Source: Shu"t Chasam Sofer OC §116

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