Historically, Anglo-Saxon customary law involved a group of people known as Bohr. The group pledged a guarantee for each of its members. Each individual would secure his/her property claims by accepting the obligation to respect the property rights of others. The group would then pay the fines for any member found to be in violation of the agreement. Since finances were at stake, the group had a compelling reason to police its members and often revoke the membership of those found in violation of the rules. Moreover, it was also common to socially outcast those who violate the rules. If the outcast member pays restitution, then they may be allowed to become members of the group again. These rules that evolved spontaneously settled disputes between people in a civilized manner thus eliminating violent measures. In many cases, the process involved appeals and mutual arguments. This process and these two way arguments are similar to financial organizations (in our time) such as insurance companies.