*7.6 Makkos Daf 05 B (2 lines Up)*

*7.6 Makkos Daf 05 B (2 lines Up)**Summary**Mishna:*Just as a testimony is invalidated when *one of two* witnesses is found to be a relative or a _passul_ ; it is invalidated even when *one of three* witnesses is found _passul_ . (Even though we have two valid witnesses).[There’s a question of what is the issue here; is it that there were _pessulim_ present at the time of the witnessing? This would be the source for the custom of _medakdekim_ that a _chosson_ singles out two witnesses at the _chuppah_ and tells them “Only you are my witnesses”. Or is the problem that a non-kosher witness testified in _beis din_ but the presence of a relative at a _chuppah_ (for instance) would not invalidate a testimony.].[Another question; can the two kosher ones return on a different date without their third partner and restate their testimony?].How do I know that this applies *even to one of a hundred?*The passuk says *_“Eidim”_* (this implies *even many* _eidim_ ).*Rabbi Yosi:* The rules set forth in this mishna apply *only to _dinei nefashos_ but in money matters, the testimony* of valid witnesses *is accepted* even after their partner’s testimony has been invalidated.*Rebbi:* The rules apply to any testimony.An additional witness can *only invalidate* the testimony if he indicates his willingness to *participate as a witness* by joining in in the _hasra’ah_ - warning the murderer. But if he did not participate, what can you do if two brothers happened to be present at a crime? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate