The Highwayman’s case

From the first half of the 18th century…

Two robbers disagreed over how to split their loot and asked a court to resolve the dispute. The order from the judge was that they both be hanged.

From the 21st century…

Two soon-to-be victims disagreed over how to split their assets and asked a court to resolve the dispute. The order from the judge was that they both hand over their assets to their attorneys, aka the highwaymen.