Tang Dynasty Loan Dispute

Contractual debt litigation from the Tang Dynasty, demonstrating enforcement of private lending agreements along the Silk Road.

1. Wang Wenhuan v. Zhang Weiren: Loan Default Case

2. Jurisdiction: Tang Empire (present-day Xinjiang, China) (665 AD (Lindé 2nd year of Emperor Gaozong of Tang))
3. Original Case: 西州高昌县人王文欢诉肃州酒泉人张尾仁贷钱不还案
4. VictimsWang WenhuanDefendantsZhang WeirenPlaintiffsWang WenhuanJudgesGaochang County Magistrate (name unknown)InstitutionsGaochang County Government Office
5. Case Tags: Chinese Case;Tang Dynasty Loan Dispute;Turfan Documents;Property Execution in Ancient China