Corn can't expect justice from a court composed of chickens.

This proverb warns that fairness is unlikely when those judging a matter have a built-in interest in the outcome. Corn brought before a “court of chickens” is effectively pleading its case to its natural predators—so the verdict is predetermined. More broadly, it critiques biased institutions, conflicts of interest, and systems where power is concentrated among those who benefit from a particular decision. The saying is often applied to politics, workplaces, and legal or administrative settings: if the decision-makers are aligned with one side, the weaker party should not expect impartial justice. It also implies a practical lesson—seek neutral arbiters or change the forum rather than appealing to those structurally inclined against you.