13 points | by gradus_ad 18 hours ago ago
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I suspect that this is the original source: https://scholarlycommons.law.wlu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?art... (PDF)
Changed from https://www.kjmlaw.com/merchants-slaves-peculium-history-llc... above. Thanks!
Even in ancient times, it started with slavery and the boss got away with limiting his losses: LOL..
"If ... the slave (or the son) incurred debts or liabilities, the merchant was only responsible to the extent of the peculium"
I suspect that this is the original source: https://scholarlycommons.law.wlu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?art... (PDF)
Changed from https://www.kjmlaw.com/merchants-slaves-peculium-history-llc... above. Thanks!
Even in ancient times, it started with slavery and the boss got away with limiting his losses: LOL..
"If ... the slave (or the son) incurred debts or liabilities, the merchant was only responsible to the extent of the peculium"