Question

According to Salmond, custom is

• A. Formal source
• B. Literary source
• C. Historical material source
• D. Legal material source

Hint:

Customs become legal sources only when recognized by courts or statutes, distinguishing them from formal sources like legislation.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Salmond classified custom as a historical material source of law, as it derives from long-standing societal practices but requires legal recognition to become binding. It is not a formal source, which includes legislation or precedent. Thus, the correct answer is: \[ {\text{Historical material source}} \]