The sources of Law Subunit 4

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What is custom?

A rule of conduct that became binding because a community followed it over many years.

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What 4 requirements must custom meet to become law?

R — Reasonable
T — Time-tested
G — Generally recognised
C C— Certain and clear

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What does “reasonable” mean?

The custom must be fair and sensible.

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What does “considerable period of time” mean?

The custom must have existed for a long time.

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What does “generally recognised and observed” mean?

The community must generally follow it.

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Give an example of custom in modern law.

Banking custom: interest is payable on an overdrawn bank account.

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