Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein Hain

Acting in Someone Else’s Interest without their Knowledge - זכין לאדם שלא בפניו

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We have seen a few mentions of the principle that one may effectuate binding transactions on someone else’s behalf without the latter’s knowledge. How does this work? What does this tell us about human interest and about human connection from a legal point of view?