If one stole an animal and it grew old and weak while in the robber's possession, he pays its cash value as at the time of the robbery.
If one stole a coin and it cracked, or fruits and they rotted, or wine and it soured – he pays the value as at the time of the robbery.
If one stole Chametz (leavened food) and it remained in the robber's possession throughout Passover – which rendered it prohibited for all benefit – the robber can say to the original owner, "Behold, what is yours I right here before you, take it back as is."
Art: Baking Bread by Helen Mary Elizabeth Allingham
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