Customs as a Source of Law Quiz

Customs are cultural practices that have become definite and backed by obligation or sanction by virtue of widespread practice and continued presence.

John Salmond

A valid custom has absolute legal authority which has the force of law in itself.

<p>John Salmond categorizes customs into two types: General Custom and Particular Custom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Customs are the earliest sources of law and form the basis of the English Common Law system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Customs are considered the earliest sources of law and form the basis of the English Common Law system. They are cultural practices that have become definite and backed by obligation or sanction due to widespread practice and continued presence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>John Salmond defines custom as the embodiment of principles that have been accepted by the national conscience as principles of justice and public utility. He believes that a valid custom has absolute legal authority and the force of law in itself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>John Salmond categorizes customs into two types: general custom and particular custom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A general custom applies to the entire community and has the force of law, while a particular custom is limited to specific groups or areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>According to John Salmond, a valid custom has absolute legal authority and the force of law in itself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Roman law</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Not derived from any statute or constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All citizens of a civilised State</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Supreme importance in fair practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Closely related</p> Signup and view all the answers