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ARTICLE II: On Causes Excusing the Carrying Away of Another's Thing

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The carrying away of another's thing does not have the character of theft if the owner cannot be judged reasonably unwilling. But he cannot be judged reasonably unwilling if the neighbor takes the thing either by reason of necessity or by title of compensation. - Hence two paragraphs.

The Commandments of GodJustice and Rights (Seventh and Tenth Commandments)Theft and Unjust Damage

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