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Some legal rules are not laid down by a legislator but grow instead from informal social practices. In contract law, for example, the customs of merchants are used by courts to interpret the provisions of business contracts; in tort law, customs of best practice are used by courts to define professional responsibility. Nowhere are customary rules of law more prominent than in international law. The customs defining the obligations of each State to other States and, to some extent, to its own citizens, are often treated as legally binding. However, unlike natural law and positive law, customary law has received very little scholarly analysis. To remedy this neglect, a distinguished group of philosophers, historians and lawyers has been assembled to assess the nature and significance of customary law. The book offers fresh insights on this neglected and misunderstood form of law.
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- Q: What is 'The Nature of Customary Law' about? A: 'The Nature of Customary Law' examines how legal rules emerge from informal social practices rather than formal legislation. It focuses on the role of customs in contract and tort law, particularly in international law, where customary rules can have legally binding implications.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Amanda Perreau-Saussine, who has contributed to the scholarly analysis of customary law.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 350 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is published in hardcover binding, making it durable for long-term use.
- Q: When was 'The Nature of Customary Law' published? A: The book was published on June 18, 2007.
- Q: What are the main themes discussed in the book? A: The main themes include the nature, significance, and implications of customary law, as well as its historical and philosophical perspectives.
- Q: Is this book suitable for legal scholars? A: Yes, the book provides fresh insights and analysis that would be valuable for legal scholars, historians, and philosophers interested in the topic of customary law.
- Q: Does the book address the relevance of customary law today? A: Yes, it discusses the importance of customary law in contemporary legal frameworks, particularly in international relations.
- Q: Are there any illustrations or diagrams in the book? A: The product details do not specify illustrations or diagrams; the focus is primarily on the text and analysis.
- Q: Is this book available in other formats, such as paperback or eBook? A: The product details provided only mention the hardcover format; other formats are not specified.