Overview of Evidence Law
摘要
During the Southern Qi Dynasty, when Fu Yan served as the magistrate of Shanyin County, two individuals appeared in court to resolve a dispute over the ownership of a live chicken. The first man claimed, “This chicken belongs to my family. I do not know how it ended up in his yard. When I approached him to retrieve it, he insisted it was his and refused to return it. Thus, I seek judgment from the magistrate.” The second man responded, “This chicken is clearly mine.