- Women’s Rights: Both the Justinian Code and American Laws grant women the right to own property, make contracts and wills, and bring lawsuits. American Laws further guarantee women the same rights as men.
- Robbery: Under the Justinian Code, robbery was not considered a crime; victims could sue for up to four times the value of stolen property. In contrast, American Laws classify robbery as a crime punishable by fine and/or prison.
- Failure to Pay Debts: Both legal systems require borrowers to repay their debts.
- Murder: The Justinian Code punished murder with banishment, while American Laws impose prison sentences or death.
- Inheritance: The Justinian Code restricted women from inheriting property from husbands unless specified in a will, and children received equal shares of the father’s estate. American Laws allow wives and children to divide an estate by standard law, with additional provisions possible via will.
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