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Francois GenyFrench lawyer
Date of Birth: 17.12.1861
Country:  France |
Content:
- François Gény: A Pioneer of Free Scientific Research
- Major Works
- Impact of Gény's Theory
- Later Career and Death
François Gény: A Pioneer of Free Scientific Research
Early Life and EducationFrançois Gény was born on December 17, 1861, in Baccarat, Lorraine, France. He pursued his legal studies at the University of Nancy and eventually became a professor of law there in 1901.
Major Works
Gény's significant contributions to legal scholarship include:Methods of Interpretation and Sources of Private Law(1899)
Science and Technique of Positive Private Law(4 volumes, 1914-1924)
Theory of Free Scientific Research
Gény's most influential theory is known as "free scientific research." He argued that judges should not feel obligated to follow the written law blindly. Instead, they should interpret the law by considering the relevant social and economic circumstances. This approach allows judges to find the most just and equitable solution in each case.
Impact of Gény's Theory
Gény's theory has had a profound impact on legal methodology. It has influenced the principles of lawmaking and the techniques of applying legal norms.
Later Career and Death
After serving as Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Nancy from 1919 to 1959, Gény passed away in Nancy on December 16, 1959. His legacy as a pioneering legal scholar continues to shape contemporary legal thought.
