What is the ruling when declaring 'my Shabbat rest is beneath this tree' without specifying a side, when the tree's canopy is eight cubits or more vs. less than eight cubits?

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Synopsis

If canopy is eight cubits or more, the declaration without specification fails (Rambam/Rif position). If less than eight cubits, the middle cubit is certainly included making the location partially specified — Rambam and Rif hold this is sufficient.

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