The Code Of Hammurabi Finally Explained

The laws fromCode of Hammurabiare constructed in an "If, then" format. For example, "If X happens, then Y must happen." To establish a proper trading system, for example, the codes enforce rules for citizens to follow such as, "If a man is in debt and sells his wife, son, or daughter, or binds them over

The laws from Code of Hammurabi are constructed in an "If, then" format. For example, "If X happens, then Y must happen."

To establish a proper trading system, for example, the codes enforce rules for citizens to follow such as, "If a man is in debt and sells his wife, son, or daughter, or binds them over to service, for three years they shall work in the house of their purchaser of master; in the fourth year they shall be given their freedom." In terms of building codes, "If a builder builds a house for a man and does not make its construction sound, and a wall cracks, that builder shall strengthen that wall at his own expense," according to the Code of Hammurabi (via Wright State University). 

Fair compensation for jobs was also a top priority for a smooth-running society in ancient Mesopotamia. For example, "If a man hires a field laborer, he shall pay him eight gur of grain per year," or "If a bull has gone wild and gored a man, and caused his death, there can be no suit against the owner." In other words, this particular case may not be strong enough to bring to court.

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