In a society characterized by fluidity and competition, how did conflicts arise, and how were they resolved? Sections 5.1 and 5.2 discuss the concept of conflict and the dispute-resolution system. The most significant number of disputes were regarding family and land. The strong party asserted claims based on the family and land laws mentioned in the previous chapters. Concurrently, the weaker party asserted claims based on the “right to survival,” a principle duly recognized in judgments. The goal was to achieve coexistence through compromise among the people involved. In other words, grievances and rulings were not framed as assertions of rights and their enforcement but as indictments of the opposing party’s failure to reach a compromise and demand for disciplinary measures. Initially, disputes were mediated by local individuals. However, dissatisfied parties could escalate the case to a higher authority, ultimately leading to an appeal to the county governor. Section 5.3 delves into the structure and composition of state courts that receive complaints and the categorization of court cases.