The Spirit of the Common Law

The tenacity of the common law is first noted. After celebrating its triumphs and its ascendency over all forms of law with which it has come into contact, Mr. Pound says, "Superficially, then, the triumph of the common law seems assured." But he fears that there are dangers to be met; the first is that of legislation, and he cites Maitland and Brunner as sounding the cry of danger from over-legislation. He does not think their fears, from this cause, well-founded, however, but the danger h...