How many cubits is a homeowner entitled to in the courtyard in front of his entrance?
Each house owner is granted four cubits in front of his entrance as working space — neighbors may not obstruct this area.
Question 2
Is a chicken coop granted four cubits in the courtyard?
A chicken coop is explicitly not granted four cubits in the courtyard — it is a lower-status structure without this entitlement.
Question 3
When brothers divide an estate by lottery, when do all of them acquire their portions?
Once one brother receives his lot, all the brothers acquire the remainder — the division takes legal effect from the first lottery draw.
Question 4
What is the minimum wall height required when dividing a courtyard?
A dividing wall in a courtyard must be at least four cubits high. For gardens, the requirement is ten handbreadths.
Question 5
When brothers divide an estate, how are they legally regarded with respect to each other?
Brothers who divide an estate are considered as having purchased their shares from each other — with the full legal consequences of a sale, including warranties against prior liens.