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Which jurist developed the concept of ‘living law’ in Fundamental Principles of the Sociology of Law?

Eugen Ehrlich developed the concept of living law in Fundamental Principles of the Sociology of Law. The concept directs attention to norms that guide conduct in social life.

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Which jurist developed the concept of ‘living law’ in Fundamental Principles of the Sociology of Law?

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Eugen Ehrlich developed the concept of living law in Fundamental Principles of the Sociology of Law.

The concept directs attention to norms that guide conduct in social life.

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Option A

Pound wrote Social Control Through Law. The named work on living law is by Ehrlich.

Option B

Duguit wrote Law in the Modern State. The named work on living law is by Ehrlich.

Option C

Ehrlich’s Fundamental Principles of the Sociology of Law includes a study of living law.

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Ihering wrote Law as a Means to an End. The named work on living law is by Ehrlich.

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