This report provides an account of a legal case that took place in China in the early 20th century between directors of a local temple and a representative of the Church of England Missionary Society. The case centered around accusations of vandalism and theft at the temple and the subsequent legal proceedings. The book offers a window into the complex religious and legal landscape of China during a time of great change and upheaval.

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