The Oldest Code of Laws in the World - The code of laws promulgated by Hammurabi, King of Babylon - B.C. 2285-2242 by Hammurabi
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penalty, drowning, 129.
Agent, relation to principal or merchant-- must keep accounts, 100. of money received, 100. of interest due, 100. if unsuccessful, repays capital only, 101. if a loser, repays capital in full, 102. if robbed, can be excused payment, 103. must keep account of goods, 104. stating money value, 104. take inventory, 104. give receipt, 104. pays threefold for his defaults, 106. Allotment, to ganger, constable, or tributary, 30. _See_ Benefice. Allowances, to divorced wife, 137. usufruct of field, garden, and goods. Alteration of date for repayment, 48. called 'wetting tablet,' 48. Approving lease, 44. _See_ Lease. Assault, of gentleman by gentleman, 202, 203. in a quarrel, 206. of poor man by poor man, 204. of gentleman by slave, 205. of pregnant woman, causing miscarriage-- |
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