Han Dynasty Law

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

1. The Case of Huang Fu Executing Xu Xuan

2. Jurisdiction: China (Eastern Han Dynasty) (c. 165 AD)
3. Original Case: 黄浮诛徐宣案
4. DefendantsXu XuanPlaintiffsLi GaoInvestigatorsHuang FuProsecutorsHuang FuJudgesHuang FuInstitutionsDonghai Commandery
5. Case Tags: Abuse of Power;Capital Punishment;Judicial Integrity;Han Dynasty Law

1. The Case of Li Jian and Jing Zhang's Land Dispute

2. Jurisdiction: China (Han Dynasty) (Han Dynasty)
3. Original Case: 李建与精张诤田案
4. DefendantsJing ZhangPlaintiffsLi JianJudgesLocal Han Dynasty MagistrateInstitutionsHan Dynasty County Tribunal
5. Case Tags: Land Dispute;Han Dynasty Law;Property Rights;Ancient Civil Litigation

1. Case of the Adulterous Woman of Qi: Nai Punishment and Caning by Qin Gonggu

2. Jurisdiction: China (Han Dynasty, Qi region, present-day Shandong) (Han Dynasty, circa 2nd century BC)
3. Original Case: 女子齐通耐责秦恭鼓案
4. VictimsUnnamed HusbandDefendantsWoman from QiPlaintiffsUnnamed HusbandInvestigatorsQin GongguJudgesQin GongguInstitutionsQi Commandery Office
5. Case Tags: Adultery;Corporal Punishment;Han Dynasty Law;Women's Legal Status

1. Case of Hou Yong Causing the Death of Jue Ba

2. Jurisdiction: China (Han Dynasty) (Han Dynasty (202 BCE – 220 CE))
3. Original Case: 候永致放駃罢死案
4. VictimsJue BaDefendantsHou Yong
5. Case Tags: Homicide;Han Dynasty Law;Criminal Liability;Historical Chinese Case

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