Q: What should a Noahide do if he stole something without intending to do so?

Q: What should a Noahide do if he stole something without intending to do so and found out about it later on?

– If the stolen object still exists?

– If the object no longer exists?

– If the stolen object has become mixed in with other things and cannot be separated?

– If the object has deteriorated but still has some possible use? (An example would be meat which is spoiled but can still be fed to a dog.)

A: What should a Noahide do if he stole something without intending to do so and found out about it later on?

– If the stolen object still exists? 

* The object itself should be returned to its owner.

– If the object no longer exists?

* The owner should be compensated for the value of the object.

– If the stolen object has become mixed in with other things and cannot be separated?

* The owner should receive compensation.

– If the object has deteriorated but still has some possible use?