Confucian Ethics in Law

1. Case of Kong Stabbing the Maidservant for Stealing Money

2. Jurisdiction: Han Dynasty China (Han Dynasty (circa 2nd century BC), exact year unknown)
3. Original Case: 孔刺伤女子婢盗取钱案
4. Key Figures: Kong (husband), Kong's wife (the accused), the maidservant of Kong, Dong Zhongshu (the adjudicator)
5. Case Tags: Spring and Autumn Adjudication;Confucian Ethics in Law;Master-Servant Relationship;Justifiable Discipline