Can a suspect oath-taker swear even if the plaintiff specifically requests it?
The restriction is absolute — no oath of any kind is given to a suspect, even if the plaintiff desires it.
Question 2
What happens when both litigants are suspect oath-takers and the defendant would normally swear?
Since neither can swear, the responsibility for the oath returns to the defendant who, being unable to swear, must simply pay.
Question 3
How does a suspect oath-taker regain valid status?
The suspect must receive court lashes for the transgression and repent, with witnesses to testify that both occurred.
Question 4
If witnesses prove after the fact that a person took a false oath, what is the consequence?
The false oath is treated as if it never occurred, and the other party may reclaim the money or take their own oath and collect.
Question 5
A defendant who is suspect is required to take a sh'vuat heset. May he reverse the oath onto the plaintiff?
If the plaintiff cannot take the reversed oath (being suspect), the defendant cannot delegate to an impossible party — he must pay or swear heset himself.