conflict-resolution

Resolves statutory conflicts, contradictory evidence, and issue prioritization in PRC legal analysis.

1|Updated May 28, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MaryHu-YR/Chinese-Law-Harness --skill conflict-resolution-maryhu-yr
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: conflict-resolution
Source: https://github.com/MaryHu-YR/Chinese-Law-Harness/tree/main/skills/conflict-resolution
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MaryHu-YR/Chinese-Law-Harness --skill conflict-resolution-maryhu-yr

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Legal analysis under Chinese statutory law frequently encounters competing applicable statutes, contradictory evidence, and multiple disputed issues that must be ordered logically. This Skill provides a structured decision framework for resolving these three conflict types so that legal reasoning conclusions rest on correct rule selection, sound fact-finding, and efficient issue sequencing. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Statutory Conflict Resolution (法条竞合): Applies hierarchy rules (superior law over inferior law), special-law-over-general-law, new-law-over-old-law, and request-right concurrence analysis with side-by-side comparisons of elements, remedies, and limitation periods. - Evidence Contradiction Resolution (证据矛盾): Filters evidence admissibility first, then compares probative force under statutory rules, and applies the correct burden of proof standard (civil, criminal, or administrative) when evidence is evenly balanced. - Issue Prioritization (争点排序): Builds dependency graphs of disputed issues, orders procedural and threshold issues first, and identifies short-circuit paths that eliminate downstream issues. - Use Case: In a construction dispute involving an unqualified contractor, two conflicting quality inspection reports, and six disputed issues, the Skill sequences the issues, determines the contract is void but payable under the judicial interpretation's special rule, and recommends judicial appraisal to break the evidentiary tie. ## Quick Start Analyze this case where both the Civil Code and the Consumer Protection Law seem to apply, identify the conflict type, and produce a resolution report with confidence levels.

Frequently Asked Questions about conflict-resolution

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I resolve conflicts between two applicable Chinese statutes?▼

First determine the conflict type: different hierarchy levels trigger superior-law-over-inferior-law, same-level general versus special statutes trigger special-law priority, and same-issuer new versus old laws trigger new-law priority. New general law conflicting with old special law must be referred to the competent authority for ruling.

How to choose between contract and tort claims when both apply?▼

Under Article 186 of the PRC Civil Code, the injured party may choose between breach-of-contract and tort claims. Compare each basis on elements, burden of proof, compensation scope, limitation period, and jurisdiction; tort typically allows emotional distress damages while contract claims do not.

What happens when two pieces of evidence contradict each other?▼

First verify both items have evidentiary admissibility, excluding illegally obtained evidence. Then compare probative force using statutory rules such as original over derivative evidence and official documents over private ones. If evidence is evenly balanced, the party bearing the burden of proof suffers the adverse consequence.

Does this legal reasoning framework apply outside mainland China?▼

The framework is designed for the PRC statutory law system, where precedents lack general binding force except guiding cases. Users in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, or common law jurisdictions must adjust the legal premises, particularly regarding analogy reasoning and precedent rules.

What are the limitations of automated conflict resolution in legal analysis?▼

Outputs are drafts for licensed legal professionals to review, not legal opinions. Cases involving unsettled judicial interpretations, evenly balanced evidence, or conflicts requiring authoritative rulings are flagged with low confidence and require professional judgment.