Customary Law and the Courts explores the evolving role of unwritten legal norms within the modern judiciary. Coedited by Laurent Mayali and Pierre Mousseron, this global comparative study challenges the notion of custom as a relic, instead positioning it as a vital ""normative dynamic"" that fills legislative gaps. Featuring contributors from East Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East, the volume examines diverse case studies-from Hawaiian adoption law to French trade practices-and highlights the role of judges in legitimizing social traditions.
Edited by:
Laurent Mayali, Pierre Mousseron Imprint: Robbins Collection Research Center Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 18mm
Weight: 558g ISBN:9781882239290 ISBN 10: 1882239296 Pages: 292 Publication Date:17 February 2026 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active