Aristocratic Privilege

The conflict between enforcing state law and the immunities claimed by powerful aristocratic households.

The Case of Yang Pei Executing Cao Hong's Retainer for Tax Resistance
  1. The Case of Yang Pei Executing Cao Hong's Retainer for Tax Resistance
  2. Jurisdiction: Cao Wei (Three Kingdoms China) (c. 200 (Jian'an era, 196–220))
  3. Original Case: Yang Pei Zhu Sha Cao Hong Bin Ke Kang Shui An
  4. DefendantsYang PeiPlaintiffsCao HongJudgesCao CaoInstitutionsChangshe CountyCao Cao's Government
  5. Case Tags: Tax Evasion;Extrajudicial Execution;Aristocratic Privilege;Cao Cao's Legalism