Excerpt from The Relation of Custom to Law
The subject of this thesis has not often been Specially dealt with, and the references to it, by many writers, are vague and con fusing. The use of the phrase customary law, by such jurists as Sir Henry Maine, has not helped to give light, but rather the reverse. Yet the theme is one which goes to the very centre of jurisprudence, as the science of law in States.
The elucidation and illustration of the relation of custom to law may help to make jurisprudence more fascinating even than before.
Whatever changes may come in modern States, in the way of giving up some aspects of their independence and sovereignty, so as to form a federation of States, this story of how custom arose and was recognised (or not) as law must be of perennial interest.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the ways in which custom arises and becomes recognized as law, particularly looking at the role of popular authorities in the process. The author suggests that customs originate from the repeated actions of people and the decisions of respected individuals within a society, shaping the nature of the law itself. The book explores historical instances of this phenomenon, including the jus naturale in Roman jurisprudence, showing the ways in which legal systems have been influenced by societal norms and the interpretations of influential figures. The author ultimately argues that customs form the foundation of many laws, highlighting the significance of social customs in shaping legal frameworks. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330130339_0
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