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THE LOGIC OF LIES: FALSE ACCUSATION AND LEGAL CULTURE IN LATE QING SICHUAN.

Authors :
Javers, Quinn
Source :
Late Imperial China. Dec2014, Vol. 35 Issue 2, p27-55. 29p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article discusses the use of false accusation (wugao) in Sichuan Province, China during the late Qing Dynasty, including its relationship with the legal culture at the time and magistrates' willingness to hear legal cases of malicious accusation. An overview of the Chinese tenant farmer Chen Bingtang's malicious accusation lawsuit case in court regarding the death of his son is provided.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08843236
Volume :
35
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Late Imperial China
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
100209760
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1353/late.2014.0005