Memorial Decision System

The practice of local officials memorializing the throne for final decisions on capital punishment.

1. Case of Wang Sili Memorializing the Execution of Horse Thieves in Jiangzhou

2. Jurisdiction: Tang Dynasty (China) (759 AD (2nd year of Qianyuan))
3. Original Case: 乾元二年河中节度使王思礼奏决绛州盗马案
4. JudgesWang SiliInstitutionsHezhong Military Governor's Office
5. Case Tags: Tang Dynasty Judicial Case;Horse Theft Crime;Military Governor Power;Memorial Decision System