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| Keywords: ST-Abessynianlaw.jpg of Abyssinia by James Bruce The book writes Bruce also described the Abyssinians as never making a new law as with their usual superstition and obstinacy they ascribe to their ancient statutes a Divine or sacred authority Thus when a case is before the judges they say Let us hear what the Fitha Negust their law-book says It is opened solemnly and the first passage which can be found bearing at all on the subject is read and acted upon all other considerations being disregarded On the occasion of a lawsuit both parties accuser and accused must find security or be fastened together during the continuance of the suit; and afterwards the loser must again give security on all the points for which he may be condemned Also he must hand over a certain amount according to the importance of the case to the judges who get no other pay beyond the numerous presents they receive on all hands From Stanley and the White Heroes in Africa etc H B Scammel 1890 Own scan PD-old Law in art Trials in art History of Ethiopia Africans in 19th-century art 1890 1890 | ||||
