INDEX


_The numbers refer to the sections of the Code_.

Abatement, of rent, for loss of crop, 45, 46.
of interest, 48.

Accidental loss, by storm or deluge, falls on tenant, 45.
shared by landlord, if before rent is paid, 46.
by drought, storm, or deluge, postpones payment of debt, 48.

Adjournment, for production of witnesses, 13.
not to exceed six months, 13.

Adoption, of natural son, 185.
of child of living parents, 186.
parents may object, 186.
votary or palace official cannot object, 187.
by artisan, 188.
no one can reclaim child, if he has been taught handicraft, 188.
otherwise can be reclaimed, 189.
adopted son must be formally acknowledged, 190.
if not, returns to real parents on death of adoptive father, 190.
adopted son cannot be cut off without legal process, 191.
has one-third child's share, 191.
but no part of estate, 191.
repudiation by adopted son severely punished, 192 ff.

Adultery, 129.