Animal Cruelty Law

An ancient precedent dealing with the legal consequences of killing an animal, reflecting moral and legal norms.

1. The Case of Liu Gui Shooting the Rabbit

2. Jurisdiction: China (Kingdom of Wei during the Three Kingdoms period) (Early 3rd century AD)
3. Original Case: 劉龜射兔案
4. DefendantsLiu GuiJudgesCao Cao
5. Case Tags: Historical Chinese Law;Judicial Reasoning;Animal Cruelty Law;Cao Cao Adjudication