Recently, the Baron of Holly established a trust, and it got me thinking about the role of all of these legal concepts in Shireroth. Now, I know there is sometimes some worry about legalism or lawyerism in this nation. I'm not proposing we have a Trusts & Trustees Act. But, would a basic statement of law in the ICOL about the courts honouring contract be amiss? Many deals take place informally (via PM), but what happens if one party refuses to pay, goes bankrupt, or disappears? For economic security and the good of the various artisans and craftsmen and women of the nation, I would at least appreciate a statement from the Arbiter that he would entertain such a claim.
Edit: Seems, if it was a service (could be construed widely) this could come under 'Financial Fraud', Section M, Chap XIII.
Section M: Fraud
Subsection 1: Deception
Any person who by means of deception persuades another to act or not to act shall, if zie profits and the victim, or zir representative, suffers a loss, be found guilty of fraud and suffer the ordeal set by the Imperial Judex.
Subsection 2: Financial Fraud
Any person who makes use of a service for which there is a stated fee, without paying that fee, shall be found guilty of fraud and suffer the ordeal set by the Imperial Judex.