Tang Dynasty Law

Historical legal cases and judicial systems in Tang Dynasty China.

1. The Case of Yan Wu, Military Governor of Jiannan, Memorializing the Execution of the Rebel General Han Cheng of Zizhou in the First Year of Yongtai

2. Jurisdiction: Tang Dynasty China (present-day Sichuan region) (765 AD (First Year of the Yongtai era))
3. Original Case: 永泰元年剑南节度使严武奏斩梓州叛将韩澄案
4. DefendantsHan ChengPlaintiffsYan WuJudgesLi YuInstitutionsJiannan Jiedushi OfficeTang Imperial Court
5. Case Tags: Military Rebellion;Tang Dynasty Law;Jiedushi Power;Summary Imperial Execution

1. The Taiyuan Prefecture Prison Break Case Memorialized by Xin Yunjing

2. Jurisdiction: Tang Dynasty China (763 AD (First year of the Guangde era))
3. Original Case: Case of Xin Yunjing, Military Governor of Hedong, Memorializing the Execution of the Taiyuan Prefecture Prison Breakers in the First Year of the Guangde Era under Emperor Daizong
4. InvestigatorsXin YunjingJudgesEmperor Daizong of Tang (Li Yu)InstitutionsHedong Military Governor's OfficeTaiyuan Prefecture
5. Case Tags: Prison Break;Tang Dynasty Law;Military Governor Justice;Summary Execution

1. Case of Cui Guangyuan Memorializing the Trial of Surrendered Officials

2. Jurisdiction: Tang Dynasty, China (757 AD)
3. Original Case: 肃宗至德二载西京留守崔光远奏鞫降贼官案
4. VictimsEmperor Suzong of TangDefendantsDaxi XunChen XilieZhang JiOther surrendered officialsPlaintiffsCui GuangyuanInvestigatorsNoneProsecutorsCui GuangyuanJudgesEmperor Suzong of TangInstitutionsOffice of the Defender of the Western CapitalTang Dynasty Ministry of Justice
5. Case Tags: Treason;An Lushan Rebellion;Tang Dynasty Law;Political Purge

1. The Case of Liu Puqing Suing His Younger Brother for Seizing Fields and House in the 29th Year of Kaiyuan

2. Jurisdiction: Tang Dynasty, China (741 AD (29th Year of Kaiyuan Era))
3. Original Case: 开元二十九年京兆府醴泉县民刘普庆诉弟强占田宅案
4. DefendantsLiu HongjiPlaintiffsLiu PuqingInstitutionsJingzhao Prefecture Office
5. Case Tags: Family Property Dispute;Tang Dynasty Law;Sibling Conflict;Dunhuang Legal Manuscripts

1. Case of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices' Detailed Deliberation on the Transgression of Auspicious and Inauspicious Ritual Protocols in the 25th Year of Kaiyuan

2. Jurisdiction: Tang Dynasty, China (737 AD (25th Year of Kaiyuan Era))
3. Original Case: 开元二十五年太常寺奉敕详定吉凶仪制涉逾僭案
4. JudgesEmperor Xuanzong of TangInstitutionsCourt of Imperial Sacrifices (太常寺)Tang Imperial Court
5. Case Tags: Ritual Transgression;Tang Dynasty Law;Imperial Ritual System;Sumptuary Violation

1. Case of the Longyou Herdsmen Office Impeaching the Herd Supervisor for Horse Theft in the 16th Year of Kaiyuan

2. Jurisdiction: China (728 AD (16th year of Kaiyuan))
3. Original Case: 开元十六年陇右群牧使司劾监牧盗马案
4. PlaintiffsLongyou Herdsmen OfficeProsecutorsLongyou Herdsmen OfficeJudgesEmperor Xuanzong of TangInstitutionsLongyou Qunmu ShisiTang Imperial Court
5. Case Tags: Official Corruption;Tang Dynasty Law;State Property Crime;Horse Administration

1. The Case of Guo Zhiyun's Memorial to Execute Those Who Privately Traveled to Remote Regions in the Seventh Year of Kaiyuan

2. Jurisdiction: Tang Dynasty, China (719 AD)
3. Original Case: 开元七年陇右节度使郭知运奏决私赴绝域者案
4. DefendantsUnnamed individuals who privately traveled to remote regionsPlaintiffsGuo ZhiyunInvestigatorsGuo ZhiyunProsecutorsGuo ZhiyunJudgesEmperor Xuanzong of TangInstitutionsLongyou Military CommandTang Imperial Court
5. Case Tags: Tang Dynasty Law;Border Control;Military Commissioner Judicial Power;Capital Punishment Memorial

1. Case of A Bai Suing Her Son for Unfilial Conduct in Gaochang County during the Shengli Era of Wu Zhou

2. Jurisdiction: Tang Dynasty China (Xizhou, present-day Turpan, Xinjiang) (Wu Zhou Shengli era (c. 698–700 AD))
3. Original Case: 武周圣历年间西州高昌县阿白诉子不孝案
4. VictimsA BaiPlaintiffsA BaiInstitutionsGaochang County Office
5. Case Tags: Tang Dynasty Law;Filial Piety Crime;Turfan Manuscripts;Wu Zetian Era

1. Case of Left Guard General Gao Zhenxing and Vice Minister of Revenue Gao Shenxing Killing the Crown Prince's Steward Gao Qi with Swords

2. Jurisdiction: Tang Dynasty China (Yonghui era, reign of Emperor Gaozong of Tang (approx. 650–655 AD))
3. Original Case: 左卫将军高真行、户部侍郎高审行以刀杀太子典膳丞高岐案
4. VictimsGao QiDefendantsGao ZhenxingGao ShenxingJudgesEmperor Gaozong of TangInstitutionsTang Imperial Court
5. Case Tags: Familial Homicide;Tang Dynasty Law;Clan Violence;Imperial Adjudication

1. Tian Zhi's Unauthorized Divorce and Feigned Illness to Evade Corvée Case (Proposed Judgment)

2. Jurisdiction: China (Tang Dynasty) (Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD))
3. Original Case: 田智未经父母同意私自休妻、诈病以逃避王徭案（拟判）
4. DefendantsTian ZhiInstitutionsTang Dynasty Local Government
5. Case Tags: Divorce Without Parental Consent;Feigning Illness to Evade Corvée;Tang Dynasty Law;Family Authority in Ancient China

1. The Case of Chancellor Chu Suiliang's Coercive Purchase of Interpreter Shi Hedan's Residence

2. Jurisdiction: Tang Empire (China) (650 AD (Yonghui Era))
3. Original Case: 中书令褚遂良抑买中书译语人史诃耽宅案
4. VictimsShi HedanDefendantsChu SuiliangPlaintiffsWei SiqianInvestigatorsWei SiqianProsecutorsWei SiqianJudgesEmperor Gaozong of TangInstitutionsCensorateCourt of Judicial Review
5. Case Tags: Tang Dynasty Law;Official Corruption;Coercive Property Transaction;Wei Siqian Impeachment