Why did he not bring his grievance before the law in the story of rice by Manuel Arguilla?

In the story "Rice" by Manuel Arguilla, the character did not bring his grievance before the law because he felt that the law favored the landowners and would not provide justice for the poor farmers. The protagonist understood the power dynamics and corruption in the legal system, and he believed that direct action and taking matters into his own hands were more effective ways to seek justice.