If a member of the awilum class struck someone of equal status, they would pay one mina of silver. But if they struck a member of the mushkenum class, they would pay only ten shekels.
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"If a man's wife be surprised (in flagrante delicto) with another man, both shall be tied and thrown into the water, but the husband may pardon his wife and the king his slaves."
"If it causes the death of the son of the owner of the house, they shall put to death the son of that builder."
"If a builder build a house for some one, and does not construct it properly, and the house which he built fall in and kill its owner, then that builder shall be put to death."
"If a man accuses another man and brings a charge of murder against him, but cannot prove it, his accuser shall be put to death."
"If a builder builds a house for a man and does not make its construction firm, and the house which he has built collapses and causes the death of the owner of the house, that builder shall be put to d…"
Laws from the Code of Hammurabi, demonstrating class distinctions in penalties
Date: c. 1754 BC
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