Ancient Chinese Civil Procedure

Illustrates the litigation process in Tang local government, including complaint filing, cross-examination, and appeal to the protectorate.

Case of Cao Lushan v. Li Shaojin over Silk Loan
  1. Case of Cao Lushan v. Li Shaojin over Silk Loan
  2. Jurisdiction: Tang Dynasty, China (present-day Turpan, Xinjiang) (Around 669 AD (Zongzhang era, Emperor Gaozong of Tang))
  3. Original Case: The Case of Chang'an Sogdian Merchant Cao Lushan Suing Han Chinese Li Shaojin for Return of Silk Principal and Interest Borrowed by His Brother Cao Yanyan
  4. Victims<![CDATA[Cao Yanyan]]>Defendants<![CDATA[Li Shaojin]]>Plaintiffs<![CDATA[Cao Lushan]]>Investigators<![CDATA[None]]>Prosecutors<![CDATA[None]]>Defense Attorneys<![CDATA[None]]>Plaintiff Attorneys<![CDATA[None]]>Judges<![CDATA[None]]>Institutions<![CDATA[Gaochang County Government, Tang Dynasty]]><![CDATA[Anxi Protectorate]]>
  5. Case Tags: Tang Dynasty Debt Case;Silk Road Commerce Law;Ancient Chinese Civil Procedure;Sogdian Diaspora Justice