Translation:Shulchan Aruch/Choshen Mishpat/349

Paragraph 1- Regardless of whether the thief is a man or woman, the thief is required to pay, except that if a married woman stole and neither the principle nor the item it was swapped for is in existence, she has nothing with which she can pay back until she is widowed or divorced.

Paragraph 2- If Reuven’s wife lent items to Shimon’s wife and a rumor emerged in the city that the item was stolen and Shimon admits that the items had entered his possession but does not know what happened to them, he must swear they are not his possession and that he did not lay a hand on them. The woman must also swear that they are not in her possession. The court will write a ruling that she is required to pay for the items when she is widowed or divorced. See above at the end of Siman 97.

Paragraph 3- If a minor stole, we would return the principle to the owner if it is still in existence. If it is no longer in existence, he would even be exempt after he becomes an adult.

Paragraph 4- If a slave stole, we would return the principle to the owner if it is still in existence. If it is not in existence, his owner is not required to pay. If the slave is freed, he would be required to pay if he has the resources to do so.

Paragraph 5- It is appropriate for the court to whip minors based on the minor’s strength over theft so that they not become accustomed to it. The same is true where they commit other damages. Similarly, we would whip slaves if they created a great damage so that they not become agents to cause damage.