If she was afflicted with bodily defects while she was still in her father`s house, Her father must produce proof that these defects arose after she had been betrothed and [that, consequently, it was the] husband`s field that was inundated. If she came under the authority of her husband, the husband must produce proof that these defects were upon her before she had been betrothed and [that consequently] his bargain was made in error. This is the ruling of R. Meir. The Sages, however, ruled: this applies only to concealed bodily defects; but in respect of defects that are exposed he cannot advance any valid plea. And if there was a bath-house in the town he cannot advance any valid plea even against concealed bodily defects, because he [is assumed to have had her] examined by his women relatives. |
כתובות 7.8 |
A man in whom bodily defects have arisen cannot be compelled to divorce [his wife]. R. Simeon b. Gamaliel said: this applies only to minor defects, but in respect of major defects he can be compelled to divorce her. |
כתובות
7.9 |
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