You Be the Judge: Apply Justinian Code

adapted from TCI materials

Marriage Case	Assault Case	Robbery Case	Witnessing a Will Case
Justinian Code on Marriage: See the introductory paragraph.	Justinian Code on Assault & Injury: See paragraphs 1 and 7.	Justinian Code on Robbery: See the introductory paragraph.	Justinian Code on Making a Will: See paragraphs 6 & 14.
Civil Case: Marriage Jim Nastics, a circus clown and juggler, wishes to marry Myra Chunkle, a wealthy heiress. Both are twenty-five years old. Although Myra is in love with the handsome and athletic Jim, her parents oppose the marriage, because they consider him low class and unworthy to marry their daughter. Under Justinian Code, are they allowed to marry? Give the reason. If you could rewrite the law, what would it be?
Criminal Case: Assault Senator Wyant Chabuzzov was giving a campaign speech when he was interrupted by Don Annout, a homeless man. Don challenged the senator's actions and insulted him for not helping the poor. Don's outburst attracted a crowd. When the senator attempted to push past him, Don punched him with his fist. Under Justinian Code, what two crimes is Don guilty of? What determines the severity of the punishment? What is your sentence? If you could rewrite the law, what would it be?
Criminal Case: Robbery Laura Biden was visiting the market to buy a bolt of silk when she was robbed by Thad Hertz. Hertz got away with 100 gold solidi. Now Hertz has been arrested, found guilty, and is awaiting your judgment. Under Justinian Code, what are your choices of punishment? What is your sentence? If you could rewrite the law, what would it be?
Civil Case: Witnessing a Will Popular singer Kerry Oki, who is eighteen years old, wants to make a will. Since his parents opposed his singing career, he doesn't want them to get any of his money. As a witness, he has brought his girlfriend Olive Estar. Under Justinian Code, is Kerry allowed to make a will? Is Olive allowed to be a witness? If you could rewrite the law, what would it be?
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