Tang Dynasty Legal History

Explores the judicial practices and legal documents of China's Tang Dynasty, especially in frontier regions.

The Case of Qu Yunzhen Using Qi Haiyuan's Ox to Trample Wheat
  1. The Case of Qu Yunzhen Using Qi Haiyuan's Ox to Trample Wheat
  2. Jurisdiction: Tang Empire, Xizhou Prefecture, Gaochang County (modern Turpan, Xinjiang) (mid-7th century (circa 660s–670s AD))
  3. Original Case: 西州高昌县某曹主麹运贞用畦海员牛践麦案
  4. VictimsQi HaiyuanDefendantsQu YunzhenPlaintiffsQi HaiyuanJudgesGaochang County MagistrateInstitutionsXizhou Gaochang County Government
  5. Case Tags: Tang Dynasty Legal History;Turfan Documents;Property Damage;Livestock Liability Case