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François Gény

French jurist, professor

Died when: 97 years 364 days (1175 months)
Star Sign: Sagittarius

 

François Gény

François Gény (1861–1959) was a French jurist and professor of law at the University of Nancy, who introduced the notion of "free scientific research" to the interpretation of positive law.

His advocacy of judicial discretion in the interpretation of statutory law had an important influence across Europe. Gény also emphasized that judges should take into account social and economic factors when deciding cases.


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