1. Who was an early advocate of the comparative method in law?
2. What was a key contribution of early modern scholars to the development of comparative law?
3. What is the principal objective of comparative law?
Droit commun coutumier — definition?
Common customary law in 17th-century France.
Comparative method — role?
Analyzes differences and similarities across legal systems.
Comparative legal — focus?
Fosters cross-national legal understanding and study.
Roman law — initial scope?
Limited to Roman citizens, excluding foreigners.
Comparative law — key thinkers?
Early scholars like Bacon and Leibniz contributed foundational ideas.
Significance of comparative law?
Enhances understanding and improves legal systems.
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