The process was recognized as a lawful means of resistance in the event that a hyakusho moshijo (a written report submitted from a low-ranking person to a higher ranking person) was submitted, kishomon (sworn oath) was made and fixed procedures were adhered to.
百姓申状の提出や起請文の作成など所定の手続きを経ていれば合法的な抵抗手段として認められていた。