Under what condition may a watchman of produce sell some of the produce he guards?
Halacha 2: Watchmen of produce may not sell unless they sit openly and sell with clear permission — open, transparent sales indicate legitimacy.
Question 2
A launderer is cleaning a new woolen garment. What byproduct may he keep?
Halacha 5: A launderer is entitled to keep the fluff he removes. The strands that the comb removes, however, belong to the owner.
Question 3
What fabric scraps may a tailor legitimately keep?
Halacha 6: A tailor may keep extra thread and a piece of cloth that is smaller than the minimum size needed for a repair patch — larger scraps belong to the owner.
Question 4
A carpenter is working with a hatchet. May he keep the wood chips produced?
Halacha 7: A carpenter may keep shavings produced by a plane, but chips produced by a hatchet belong to the owner.
Question 5
Is it permitted to purchase from a servant who is selling household items?
Halacha 3: Purchases from servants (as well as married women and minors) are generally forbidden unless there is a clear prevailing assumption that they are authorized to sell.