How would a merchant in ancient times collect on an unpaid debt from a local lord?

by Hyboreal

Specifically in Feudal Ireland, how would a merchant go about collecting money from someone in a position of power? Were they out of luck if the local Baron didn't pay or was there some system in place to file grievances?

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