I suspect that this is the original source: https://scholarlycommons.law.wlu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?art... (PDF)

Even in ancient times, it started with slavery and the boss got away with limiting his losses: LOL..

"If ... the slave (or the son) incurred debts or liabilities, the merchant was only responsible to the extent of the peculium"

> There has been a critical error on this website.