[Avodah] Hilchta Lmishicha

[Rich, Joel]

The Tamud in two places (Sanhedrin 51a and Zvachim 45a) asks hilchata lmashicha which pretty much means why come to a halachic conclusion if there is no immediate application.  I'm looking for possible theories as to why coming to a halachic conclusion on such issues might trouble the Talmud (I have a few but don't want to prejudice anyone).
KT
Joel Rich



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