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escaped slaves had to be returned to their masters. and anyone nearby had to help capture the slaves no matter if you were an official or citizen.
That person can take the case to a higher court level ,if they are satisfied with the courts decision
A woman who wants to become a Catholic nun, for example, must be at least 18 years old, be single, have no dependent children, and have no debts to be considered. ... After two years as a novice, the nun then takes her first vows, and then after three more years, takes her final vows.