Must a divorced wife compensate her husband's company and his family for financial loss incurred due to a professional error in which she was involved during her employment with them, given that she is unemployed and has no savings?
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Those whose rights have been infringed upon are entitled to demand compensation from the wrongdoer for what resulted from their error, unless they have waived their right. If the right is established, then the current lack of funds does not invalidate it; it remains a debt upon one's conscience until it is paid, and the family may pay it off. All of this is conditional upon the right being proven as a debt upon one's conscience. Otherwise, the defendant has the right to refuse payment. In the event of a dispute, the matter is referred to the courts.
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