Correct option is D
The rule of State Succession was first incorporated from Roman law by Hugo Grotius, often referred to as the "father of international law." Grotius laid down foundational principles of state succession in his seminal work, De Jure Belli ac Pacis (On the Law of War and Peace). His work was heavily influenced by Roman legal principles, which he adapted to address the changing realities of state sovereignty and international relations.
Information Booster: Grotius' contributions to the doctrine of state succession include the idea that states, like individuals, have legal rights and obligations that can be transferred in the event of succession. This concept was crucial in developing the modern understanding of how legal obligations and treaties are inherited by successor states.
Additional Knowledge:
· (a) Bentham: Known for his work on utilitarianism and legal positivism but not specifically for state succession.
· (b) Kelsen: A key figure in legal positivism, particularly known for his "Pure Theory of Law," but did not incorporate Roman law into state succession.
· (c) Oppenheim: A leading international law scholar who further developed the rules of state succession but did not originate the concept from Roman law.
