Han Dynasty Law

Legal case from ancient China illustrating the application of strict punishment under the Han Code

1. Case of Debt Collection by Qing, Acting Assistant of the Juyan Arsenal

2. Jurisdiction: Juyan, Han Dynasty China (October, 1st year of Jianping (6 BCE))
3. Original Case: 居延库守丞庆收债文书案
4. Key Figures: Qing (Acting Assistant of the Juyan Arsenal), Xu Xu (a Platoon Chief/Suizhang)
5. Case Tags: Debt Recovery;Han Dynasty Law;Administrative Dispute;Bamboo Slip Documents

1. Gui and Suo Conspiracy to Shift a Reward Case

2. Jurisdiction: Han Dynasty, China (Anlu County, Nan Commandery) (195 BC (12th year of Emperor Gaozu of Han))
3. Original Case: Gui, Suo Xiang Yi Mou Gou An
4. Key Figures: Gui (constable of Anlu), Suo (crossbow commander of Anlu)
5. Case Tags: Fraud and Conspiracy;Han Dynasty Law;Reward Dispute;Zou Yan Shu Case