The Oldest Code of Laws in the World - The code of laws promulgated by Hammurabi, King of Babylon - B.C. 2285-2242 by Hammurabi
page 57 of 86 (66%)
page 57 of 86 (66%)
![]() | ![]() |
|
in default of multiple restitution, for theft of second order, 8.
appropriation of lost properly, 9. selling lost property, 10. vexatious claim of property as lost, 11. kidnapping, 14. procuring desertion of slave, 15. harbouring fugitive slave, 18. ,, of defaulting militia, 16. detaining fugitive slave, 18. keeping recaptured slave, 19. housebreaking, 21. highway robbery, 22. theft at fire, 25. allowing seditious brawling in wine shop, 109. rape of betrothed maiden, 130. for ganger, constable, neglecting duty, 26. ,, ,, sending substitutes, 26. causing death of pregnant woman by assault, 210. for getting a slave branded unknown to owner, 227. for building so badly as to cause death of owner, 229. _See also_ Burning, Drowning, Impalement. Death of defendant, 12. Debt, abatement for damage by storm, deluge, and drought, 48. not to be repaid from debtor's goods, without his consent, 113. hostages for, 117. to be well treated, 118. released after three years, 117. of man before marriage, not binding on wife, 151. |
|