M. Savigny

Friedrich Carl von Savigny was a 19th-century German legal scholar known for his work in historical and comparative law. He emphasized that law is rooted in a nation's culture and history, arguing that legal systems develop naturally over time rather than being imposed from above. His ideas helped shape the understanding of law as a reflection of a society's common customs and traditions, influencing the development of civil law traditions across many countries. Savigny’s work encouraged lawyers to study a country’s legal history to better understand and interpret its laws.