May a corpse be moved indirectly (tiltul min hatzad) when the space it occupies is needed?
Synopsis
The Mechaber permits tiltul min hatzad (indirect movement) when space is needed, since the purpose is permitted. He distinguishes this from moving a corpse for its own sake, where only loaf/child (not beds) may be used.
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