Regarding the principle of 'hatra'at safek' (warning of doubt) for lashes

Date: 19 Kislev 5565

From: Rabbi Moshe Sofer

To: Unknown recipient

Description

The responsum discusses the concept of 'hatra'at safek' (warning of doubt) in halakha, particularly concerning whether one receives lashes for an act if the warning given was conditional or uncertain, and attempts to reconcile seemingly contradictory rulings by Rambam and Rava.

Source: Shu"t Chasam Sofer Collected §60

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