Legal document: T-S 8K20.1.1

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Court notebook. #1 (fol. 1r): Goitein summarizes the case as follows: Fāʾiza bt. Shelomo b. Netanel (aka Kathīr) was about to be divorced by Barhūn b. Sahlān, another banker. (Goitein does not believe this man is identical with his contemporary and compatriot, the communal leader Avraham aka Barhūn b. Sahlān who died in 1032 CE.) Part of her dowry, especially utensils of silver and copper, as well as some textiles, had been given by her husband as collateral and had to be redeemed. Other items formed the object of a lawsuit. The first document (T-S 8J4.3.2v), undated, deals with these matters. After they had been settled and Barhūn delivered the other objects still kept by him, he would receive the desired release. On 23 January 1028 CE, Barhūn declared (in T-S 13J5.1c) that he had received a release but could produce it only in the next session of the court. Three months later, however, on 28 March 1028 CE, Fāʾiza declared (in T-S 8K20.1, fol. 1r) that she was prepared to accept the divorce only if and when her husband delivered the sums and objects still owed by him. (Goitein, Med Soc III, 248, 486.) #2 (fol. 1v): Barhūn b. Sahlān continues to owe Menashshe b. Yosef 30 dinars which he will pay over a period of 10 months, beginning on 1 Nisan.