François Gény · 1899
Method of Interpretation and Sources in Private Positive Law
- Original title
- Méthode d'interprétation et sources en droit privé positif
- Language
- French
- Form
- Treatise
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- English
- No English translation · English translation by the Louisiana State Law Institute (1963); not public domain.
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- gallica.bnf.fr
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- Ben Breen, 2026-09-29; suggested by Claude research agents, 29 Sep 2026
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Q11JUDGMENT
Should a judge follow a general rule when it produces an unjust result in a particular case?No. the judge must go beyond the rule. Argues that the code cannot supply every answer and that where it is silent the judge must use custom and 'free scientific research' rather than force the text.
1899 with Saleilles preface; Gallica Tome 1 record listed in search results.